Hispanic and Latin American Belizean

Hispanic and Latin American Belizeans are Belizeans of full or partial Hispanic and Latin American descent. Currently, they comprise around 52.9% of Belize's population.

Hispanic Belizean
Fort George's Caye children
Total population
170,446 (52,9%)
(2010 Belize Census)
Regions with significant populations
Mainly in the Corozal, Orange Walk and Cayo Districts, in San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) and Caye Caulker
Languages
Belizean Spanish · English · Kriol
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic

Most Hispanic Belizeans are self-identified mestizos. Most mestizos speak Spanish, Kriol, and English fluently. The mestizo should not be confused with the Yucatec Maya who are also known as "Maya-Mestizos" in Belize.

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