Oranjestad

Oranjestad is a residential area in . Oranjestad is situated nearby to , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Queen Beatrix International Airport and Hooiberg.

Aerodrome
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is an located in the Dutch Caribbean island of . It has flight services to the United States, Canada, several countries in the Caribbean, the northern coastal countries of South America, as well as some parts of Europe, notably the Netherlands.

Peak
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.

School
Photo: Rangeraua, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 650 metres southeast of Oranjestad.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dacota and Santa Cruz.

Town
Oranjestad, the capital and most populous of '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.

Town
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. is situated 2½ km east of Oranjestad.

Village
Photo: Ginafromaruba, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3 km north of Oranjestad.

Oranjestad

Latitude
12.50948° or 12° 30′ 34″ north
Longitude
-70.00468° or 70° 0′ 17″ west
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
774FGX5W+Q4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 937993874
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Geo­Names ID
3577140
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Oranjestad” goes by many names.

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