Ladyville
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  Ladyville
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| Coordinates: 17°33′24″N 88°17′20″W / 17.55667°N 88.28889°W | |
| Country |  Belize |
| Admin. division | Belize District |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 5,000 |
Coordinates: 17°33′24″N 88°17′20″W / 17.55667°N 88.28889°W
Ladyville is a village in the Belize District and the largest in the nation of Belize, 8 miles to the north west of Belize City. The Northern Highway, one of the main highways that connect the Belize District to the north of the country, runs through the village.
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[edit] History
Although originally a separate settlement, Ladyville has become a suburb of Belize City, with much of its residents commuting to the city on a daily basis.
[edit] Demographics
Ladyville has an estimated population of 5,000 people.
[edit] Politics
Ladyville falls in the constituency of Belize Rural Central. Currently the area representative for the Belize Rural Central Division, following general elections of 7 February 2008, is the UDP's Michael Hutchinson. The Village Council is also currently held by the U.D.P. and the Chairman is Luciano Choc. Luciano, known by “Lucio” to most, resides in the village with his common-law wife Natalie Young. The two have shared a committed loved filled relationship for nearly ten years, and are often described by others as "inseparable". Outside of politics, the couple is dedicated to providing for their three kids ages 10, 7, and 6.
[edit] Educational institutes
- Primary Schools
- Our Lady of The Way R.C. School
- Ladyville Evangelical School
- Seven Day Adventist Primary School.
- High Schools
- Ladyville Technical High School
Tubal Trade Institute
[edit] Transportation
Phillip S. W. Goldson International Airport, formerly known as The Belize International Airport (BZE), is located in Ladyville. The airport serves Belize City and is the nation of Belize's main airport. It has a runway length of 7600 ft and is currently served by 9 airlines.
[edit] Attractions
- Raul's Rose Garden (a popular bar and brothel)
- Headquarters of the Belize Brewing Company, brewers of Belikin beer and Lighthouse lager, and a
- Coca-Cola bottling plant
- Belize Defense Force along with BATSUB (British Army Support Unit Belize) headquarters at Price Barracks.
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