Wela

Wela is a locality in . Wela is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arikok National Park and Jamanota.

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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.

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 2½ km east of Wela.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Savaneta.

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 3½ km northwest of Wela.

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is a town and region in southeastern . Until 1797, it was the island's capital city. It is home to the island's oldest surviving home, a 150-year-old cas di torto, or mud hut.

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. is situated 7 km northwest of Wela.

Wela

Latitude
12.48346° or 12° 29′ 1″ north
Longitude
-69.96413° or 69° 57′ 51″ west
Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)
Open location code
774GF2MP+98
Geo­Names ID
11972035
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