Silver Creek | |
|---|---|
  Silver Creek | |
| Coordinates: 16°16′N 88°53′W / 16.267°N 88.883°W | |
| Country |  Belize |
| District | Toledo District |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,326 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Climate | Af |
Silver Creek is a village in the Toledo District of Belize. According to the 2000 census, Silver Creek had a population of 1,326 people. There is also a stream named Silver Creek at this same location. Near the village of Silver Creek is an ancient Maya civilization site. Nearby there is a larger Maya site from at least as early as 700 AD, Lubaantun.[1]
Demographics
At the time of the 2010 census, Silver Creek had a population of 476. Of these, 96.0% were Ketchi Maya, 1.9% Mopan Maya, 1.5% Mixed and 0.4% Mestizo.[2]
Reference line notes
- ↑ C.Michael Hogan, Lubaantun, 2007, The Megalithic Portal, editor: A. Burnham
- ↑ Population & Housing Census 2010
External links
16°16′N 88°53′W / 16.267°N 88.883°W
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