Oranjestad
Sign in to saveOranjestad ( , , ; literally "Orange City"), the capital and most populous of Aruba'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.
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Oranjestad is the capital and largest city of Aruba, situated on the island's southwestern coast. It matters as the administrative and population center of the island, and is locally known as "Playa" in the Papiamento language spoken by residents.
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- Locality
- Oranjestad
- Country
- Aruba
- Population
- 29,998
- Timezone
- America/Aruba
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Oranjestad ( , , ; literally "Orange City"), the capital and most populous of Aruba'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.
Administratively, the Oranjestad is divided into two regions: East and West. In 2010, the capital had a population of 28,294, and by 2020, it increased to 28,658.