Dangriga

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize. It is on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of Stann Creek. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District and also the largest town in southern Belize. It is served by the Dangriga Airport.

Dangriga
"Drums of our Fathers Monument" in Dangriga, Belize
Nickname(s):  The Culture Capital, Griga
Coordinates: 16°58′N 88°13′W
Country	Belize
District	Stann Creek
Founded	1700s
Government
• Mayor of Dangriga	Aaron Gongora
Elevation	sea level m (0 ft)
Population  (2005)
• Total	12,000
	estimated
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central)
Website	Official Dangriga Website

Dangriga is a Garífuna word meaning "standing waters".^[1]

Attractions

• Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is to the southwest of Dangriga.
• Mayflower Archeological Reserve has three ruins, two waterfalls and a view of Hopkins village as well as of the Caribbean Sea.

Healthcare

The city is served by Southern Regional Hospital.

Notable residents

• Arlie Petters, mathematician and astrophysicist
• Pen Cayetano, artist and musician living in Germany. Originator of Punta Rock.