Oranjestad, Aruba
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Oranjestad (UK: /ɒˈrænjəstɑːt/ orr-AN-yə-staht,[2] US: /ɔːˈrɑːn-, oʊˈrɑːn-/ or-AHN-, oh-RAHN-,[3][4] Dutch: [oːˈrɑɲəstɑt]; literally "Orange City"), the capital and most populous of Aruba's eight regions, is located on the southwestern coast of the island. In Papiamento, the local language, Oranjestad is commonly referred to as "Playa" by the locals.[5]
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Oranjestad
Playa | |
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Etymology: Orange Town | |
Nickname: Playa | |
Motto: One Happy Island | |
Coordinates: 12°31′07″N 70°02′09″W | |
Sovereign state | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Country | Aruba |
Regions | Oranjestad West Oranjestad East |
Founded | c. 1796; 228 years ago (1796) |
Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 28,658 |
• Rank | 1st |
• Density | 2,522/km2 (6,530/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Climate | BSh |
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Administratively, the Oranjestad is divided into two regions: East and West.[6] In 2010, the capital had a population of 28,294, and by 2020, it increased to 28,658.[1]