Papilon

Papilon is a hill in and has an elevation of 32 metres. Papilon is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hooiberg and Queen Beatrix International Airport.

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.

Aerodrome
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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. is situated 3 km west of Papilon.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Dacota.

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.

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 4 km west of Papilon.

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 4 km northwest of Papilon.

Papilon

Latitude
12.50505° or 12° 30′ 18″ north
Longitude
-69.98674° or 69° 59′ 12″ west
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
774GG247+28
Geo­Names ID
11972380
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Satellite Map

Discover Papilon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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