Orange Walk District
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| Capital | Orange Walk Town |
| population | 46,000 |
| surface | 4,636 km² |
| Population density | 10 people / km² |
| ISO 3166-2 | BZ-OW |
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Orange Walk is one of six administrative districts (Districts) in Belize ( Central America ) and is located in the northwest of the country.
The Orange Walk district has around 46,000 inhabitants (2006 calculation).
The district's capital is Orange Walk Town , about 90 kilometers north of Belize City . Other towns and villages in Orange Walk include Carmelita , Guinea Grass Town , San Estevan , San Jose , San Pablo , Shipyard , Indian Church , San Carlos and Trial Farm .
geography
Attractions
Orange Walk is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Lamanai , one of the largest Mayan sites in Belize. The district is also known for its high diversity of birds. It is one of the most bird-rich regions on earth.
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Coordinates: 17 ° 46 ′ N , 88 ° 48 ′ W