Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius
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This article is about the capital of Sint Eustatius. For the capital town of Aruba, see Oranjestad, Aruba.
Oranjestad (Dutch pronunciation: [oːˈrɑɲəstɑt]; English: Orange[4] Town) is a small town of 1,038 inhabitants;[1] it is the capital and largest town of the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. It’s not to be confused with the far larger Oranjestad in Aruba.
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Oranjestad | |
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Coordinates: 17°29′N 62°59′W | |
Country | Netherlands |
Public body | Sint Eustatius |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 1,038 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Climate | Aw |
Oranjestad Lighthouse | |
Constructed | 1893 (first) |
Foundation | concrete base |
Construction | metal skeletal tower |
Height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
Shape | square pyramidal skeletal tower with balcony and light[2][3] |
Power source | solar power |
Focal height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Range | 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s. |
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