Orange Walk District

Orange Walk is one of six provinces ( districts ) in Belize ( Central America) and is situated in the northwest of the country.

The provincial capital is Orange Walk Town, about 90 kilometers north of Belize City. Other towns and villages in Orange Walk are Carmelita, Guinea Grass Town, San Estevan, San Jose, San Pablo, Shipyard, Indian Church, San Carlos and trial farm.

In Orange Walk are the ancient Mayan ruins of Lamanai, one of the largest Mayan sites in Belize. Known the province is also known for its high diversity of birds. It is one of the richest bird areas of the world.

Orange Walk District has about 46,000 inhabitants ( 2006 calculation ).