Ladyville

Coordinates: 17°33′24″N 88°17′20″W / 17.55667°N 88.28889°W / 17.55667; -88.28889

Ladyville in Belize District is the second largest village in the nation of Belize 8 miles to the north west of Belize City. The Northern Highway, one of the main highways that connect Belize District to the north of the country, runs through the village.

History

Although originally a separate settlement, Ladyville has become a suburb of Belize City, with many of its residents commuting to the city on a daily basis.

Demographics

Ladyville has an estimated population of 5,000 people.

Geography

Ladyville is relatively close to the coast and consists of a number of areas that make up the Village.

Politics

National Government
Ladyville falls in the constituency of Belize Rural Central. Currently the area representative for the Belize Rural Central Division, following general elections of 7 March 2012, is the PUP's Dolores Balderamos who has beaten the UDP’s Michael Hutchinson.