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San Pedro Town Municipal Profile San Pedro Town Municipal Profile General San Pedro Town is the only island municipality in the country, located on Ambergris Caye. For administrative purposes, it is associated with the Belize District, and is the second municipality in the district. Ambergris Caye is a major destination for overnight tourists visiting the country. Population Between 2000 and 2010, San Pedro Town experienced tremendous population growth of over 17% per annum, far above the 3% average annual urban population growth for the intercensal period. At the 2010 population census count, the population was estimated to be around 11,800 persons. It is now the fifth most- populated municipality in Belize, having outgrown Corozal Town, Benque Viejo, Dangriga , and Punta Gora between 2000 and 2010. The average household size decreased in the intercensal period from 3.4 persons per household in 2000 to 3.1 persons per household in 2010, the smallest household size of all 9 municipalities. Demographics San Pedro Town is predominantly a Mestizo community. Mestizos are by far the major ethnic group, comprising 77% of the population in 2000, and over 72% of the population in 2010. Spanish is the most spoken language, with 76% of the population speaking Spanish. However English is also spoken by 74% of the population, indicating that the majority of the population is bilingual (Spanish, English). The male-to-female ratio remained fairly constant at around 105 males per 100 females between 2000 and 2010. Since the population census figures are based on a de-facto count of the population, this may be as a result the in-migration of male workers to the island in pursuit of employment in the tourism industry. The Age-Dependency ratio declined from 56 dependents per 100 adults in 2000 to 47 dependents per 100 adults in 2010. The low dependency ratio is also reflective of the small household size, as many households in San Pedro are of single migrant workers who leave behind their dependents in other areas of the country. San Pedro Town has one of the highest proportion of foreign-born population among the 9 municipalities. The foreign-born population remained fairly constant between 2000 and 2010 at around 23% of the population. The foreign-born population in San Pedro Town have traditionally been from Central America and North America; however within the intercensal period, there has been increased immigration from China. Access to Public Utilities (Water, Sanitation, Electricity) Bottled water remained the major source of drinking water for households in San Pedro Town between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of households using bottled water for drinking has increased from 64% in 2000 to over 90% in 2010. Flush toilet piped to septic tank is the main type of toilet facility for most households in San Pedro Town. The proportion of households with flush toilets piped to septic tanks decreased from over 66% in 2000 to over 63% in 2010. Meanwhile, households with flush toilets piped to sewer have increased from over 27% in 2000 to nearly 34% in 2010. San Pedro Town is one of only three municipalities in the country with an established sewer system for waste water disposal and treatment. The vast majority of households in San Pedro Town use electricity as the main power source for lighting. The proportion of households with electricity has remained fairly steady at around 96% of all households between 2000 and 2010. Education Currently there are 7 Primary schools, 1 High school, and 1 sixth form established in San Pedro Town. The Net Enrolment rate in primary school decreased significantly from 102% in 2004 to 89% in 2010. This decrease may be largely due to the 205% increase in the population of children 5 to 14 years in the intercensal period. The ratio of boys to girls enrolled in Primary school decreased from 109 boys per 100 girls in 2004 to 103 boys per 100 girls by 2010, indicating that more boys than girls continued to be enrolled in Primary school. The Gross Enrolment rate in secondary school increased significantly for both males and females between 2000 and 2010. The Gross Enrolment rate increased from 53% in 2000 to 68% in 2010 for males, and from 64% in 2000 to 76% in 2010 for females. The ratio of boys to girls enrolled in secondary school decreased significantly from 110 boys per 100 girls in 2004 to 86 boys to per 100 girls by 2010, indicating that more girls than boys are now enrolled in secondary school. The Youth Literacy rate (15 to 24 years) increased from 86% in 2000 to 93% in 2010 for male youths, and from 85% in 2000 to 95% in 2010 for female youths. Technical and Vocational training also experienced tremendous growth as the number of trainees increased by more than 600% between 2000 and 2010. Employment Due to the sample design of the annual Belize Labour Force survey, no employment data is estimated separately for San Pedro Town. Employment data is released at the Belize district urban level which includes Belize City and San Pedro combined. Municipality Profile, San Pedro Town I. Tables and Charts A. POPULATION Population by Age groups 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (All persons) 4,267 11,767 7,500 175.8% Population by Age groups 2010 2000 Infants (under 5 yrs) 519 1,228 709 136.6% Children (5 - 14 yrs) 740 2,259 1,519 205.3% Seniors (65 yrs+) Adolescents (15 - 24 yrs) 830 2,528 1,698 204.6% Adults (25 - 64 yrs) 1,609 5,494 3,885 241.5% Seniors (65 yrs+) 110 255 145 131.8% Adults (25 - 64 yrs) Adolescents (15 - 24 yrs) Source: Census data, SIB. Children (5 - 14 yrs) Infants (under 5 yrs) - 2,000 4,000 6,000 Other Population data 2000 2010 Change %Change Total Population 4,267 11,767 7,500 175.8% Other Population data 2000 2010 Males 2,186 6,052 3,866 176.9% 12,000 Females 2,081 5,715 3,634 174.6% Households 1,248 3,769 2,521 202.0% 10,000 avg. Persons per household 3.4 3.1 -0.3 -8.7% Age Dependency ratio 0.56 0.47 -0.09 -16.9% 8,000 Male to Female ratio 1.05 1.06 0.01 0.8% Urban density* (persons/acre) - 6,000 4,000 Source: Census data, SIB. *Municipal Development Plan, draft Nov. 2013 2,000 Age dependency ratio is the number of persons less than 15 years plus persons over 64 years divided by the number of persons 15 to 64 years. Male of Female ratio is the number of males divided by the number of - females. Total Males Females Households Population Municipality Profile, San Pedro Town I. Tables and Charts B. DEMOGRAPHICS Population by Ethnic groups 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (All persons) 3,808 11,767 Population by Ethnic groups 2010 2000 CREOLE 289 943 654 226.3% EAST INDIAN 78 213 135 173.1% OTHER GARIFUNA 160 272 112 70.0% MAYA 49 288 239 487.8% ASIAN/CHINESE MESTIZO/HISPANIC 2,933 8,552 5,619 191.6% CAUCASIAN/WHITE CAUCASIAN/WHITE 208 553 345 165.9% ASIAN/CHINESE 3 54 51 1700.0% MESTIZO/HISPANIC OTHER 32 863 831 2596.9% NOT STATED 56 29 MAYA GARIFUNA Source: Census data, SIB. EAST INDIAN CREOLE - 3,000 6,000 9,000 Main Language spoken at home* 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (Persons 4 years or older) 3,389 11,765 Main Language spoken 2010 2000 CHINESE 1 23 22 2200.0% CREOLE 444 2,558 2,114 476.1% OTHER ENGLISH 521 8,692 8,171 1568.3% GARIFUNA 20 220 200 1000.0% SPANISH HINDI 7 7 - MAYA 2 225 223 11150.0% MAYA SPANISH 2,381 8,987 6,606 277.4% OTHER 11 139 128 1163.6% HINDI NOT STATED 9 *-multiple languages reported (Census 2010) GARIFUNA Source: Census data, SIB. ENGLISH *ln Census 2010, this question was worded as which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation; multiple languages reported CREOLE in Census 2010. Total for Census 2010 includes all persons (not persons 4 years or older) CHINESE - 3,000 6,000 9,000 Municipality Profile, San Pedro Town I. Tables and Charts Country of Birth 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (All persons) 3,808 11,764 Country of Birth BELIZE 2,891 8,985 6,094 210.8% ABROAD ABROAD 914 2,732 1,818 198.9% 2010 NOT STATED 3 47 2000 Source: Census data, SIB. BELIZE - 3,000 6,000 9,000 C. ACCESS TO PUBLIC UTILITIES Main source of Drinking water 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (Households) 1,114 3,768 Main source of drinking water PIPED INTO DWELLING OR YARD 70 198 128 182.9% OTHER 2010 PRIVATE CATCHMENTS, NOT PIPED 294 128 (166) -56.5% 2000 BOTTLED/PURIFIED WATER 716 3,414 2,698 376.8% OTHER 27 24 (3) -11.1% BOTTLED/PURIFIED WATER NOT STATED 7 4 (3) PRIVATE CATCHMENTS, NOT Source: Census data, SIB. PIPED Piped into dwelling or yard includes water piped from public and private sources. Other includes water from dug well, publi c standpipe, and PIPED INTO DWELLING OR rivers/streams/creeks. YARD - 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Type of Toilet facilities 2000 2010 Change %Change Total (Households) 1,114 3,766 Type of Toilet facility W.C. LINKED TO SEWER 307 1,279 972 316.6% NONE 2010 W.C. LINKED TO SEPTIC TANK 744 2,399 1,655 222.4% 2000 PIT LATRINE 46 41 (5) -10.9% OTHER 6 9 3 OTHER NONE 2 22 20 1000.0% NOT STATED 9 16 PIT LATRINE Source: Census data, SIB.
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