Caye Caulker

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Caye Caulker
Aerial view of Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker Map of Corozal metropolitan area
Coordinates: 17°44′33″N 88°01′30″W / 17.7425°N 88.025°W / 17.7425; -88.025
Country	Belize
District	Belize District
Population
• Total	2,000
Demonym	Hicaqueño(a)[1]
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central)

Caye Caulker (Spanish: Cayo Caulker) is a small limestone coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea measuring about 5 miles (8.0 km) (north to south) by less than 1 mile (1.6 km) (east to west). The town on the island is known by the name Caye Caulker Village. The population of Caye Caulker is approximately 2,000 people today and still growing.

Caye Caulker is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) north-northeast of Belize City, and is accessible by high-speed water taxi or small plane. In recent years, the island has become a popular destination for backpackers and other tourists. There are over 50 hotels and a number of restaurants and shops.