Oranjestad, Aruba

Oranjestad is the capital and largest city of Aruba. Oranjestad is on the southern coast near the western end of the island country.

Oranjestad
Flag of Oranjestad
Etymology: Orange Town
Nickname: 
Playa
Motto: 
One Happy Island
Oranjestad is located in Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad
Location of Oranjestad in Aruba
Coordinates: 12°31′07″N 70°02′09″W
Sovereign state Kingdom of the Netherlands
Country Aruba
DistrictOranjestad
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total34,980
  Rank1st
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
ClimateBSh

The city is named after the first King William I of the Netherlands. Oranjestad means "Orange Town" and one of the king's titles was Prince of Orange.


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