Valley of Peace
Cayo
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Founded
1982-03-12 (44 years)
Prominent Ethnicity
Mestizo
Population
2022
3,246 (+4.5%)
Household Size
4.1
Males
1,641
Females
1,606
2010
2,111 (+1.1%)
Household Size
5.3
Males
1,091
Females
1,021
2000
1,894 (+5.0%)
Household Size
5.5
Males
996
Females
898
1991
1,304
Household Size
5.7
Males
727
Females
637

Table of Contents

Valley of Peace is located just off of the Farmers Express Road in the Cayo District. Saturday Creek flows through the village and on into the Belize River.

History

Valley of Peace was founded on March 12 1982 by George Price, Belize’s prime minister at the time, as a haven for refugees fleeing the civil wars that then plagued Central America, especially El Salvador.[1]

Etymology

Valley of Peace or as it's known locally Valle de Paz was so named by refugees seeking peace in Belize.


Roads

#
1
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Penner Road
1990
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4.7
1982
2026