Urataca

Urataca is a hill in and has an elevation of 74 metres. Urataca is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hooiberg and Jamanota.

Peak
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is a distinctively shaped, 165 m conical hill located at the heart of the island of . This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and visitors alike—Hooiberg is Aruba's centerpiece. is situated 3 km west of Urataca.

Scenic viewpoint
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is a hill situated within Aruba's , reaching a height of 188 metres and holding the distinction of being the highest point on the island. is situated 4 km southeast of Urataca.

School
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The is a non-profit private in . In 2006, it moved to a new campus with a more centralized location. It was founded in 1929 and was owned by Lago Oil and Transport Co. is situated 3½ km west of Urataca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Arikok National Park.

Town
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is a Region and Town in central , dominated by the . The town is connected by Highway 7 from west to east and Highway 4 from north to south.

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, covering 7,907 acres in the northeastern region of , was officially established in 2000. Approximately 20% of Aruba's total land area is designated as a National Park, dedicated to safeguarding the park's biodiversity, geological formations and historical and cultural significance.

Village
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is a small town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of . The census region encompasses the town of as well as nearby settlements and neighborhoods within , including Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. is situated 5 km northwest of Urataca.

Urataca

Latitude
12.51005° or 12° 30′ 36″ north
Longitude
-69.96747° or 69° 58′ 3″ west
Elevation
74 metres (243 feet)
Open location code
774GG26M+22
Geo­Names ID
3577066
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