Facts about Aruba
Official languages: Dutch, Spanish, English
Capital: Oranjestad
Area: 193 km²
Population: 71,566 residents
Population density: 370.81 residents per km²
Currency: AWG
Internet TLD: .aw
ISO codes: AW, ABW, 533
Die The prefix for Aruba is +297
According to Abbreviation Finder, Aruba is one of the three ABC islands that are part of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean, 25 kilometers north of Venezuela. Along with the islands of Curaçao and St. Maarten as well as the Netherlands (consisting of the actual Netherlands in Europe and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in the Caribbean), it is one of the four equal parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Like the rest of the country, Aruba has its own constitution and government. The island enjoys complete internal autonomy.
Population
Total population | 119,428 |
Population growth rate | 1.19% |
Birth rate | 12.40 births per 1,000 residents |
Life expectancy | |
Overall life expectancy | 76.14 years |
Men life expectancy | 73.09 years |
Women life expectancy | 79.25 years |
Age structure | |
0-14 years | 17.61% |
15-64 years | 68.33% |
65 years and above | 14.06% |
Median age | 39.00 years |
Gender ratio | 0.90 M / F |
Population density | 663.49 residents per km² |
Urbanization | 45.40% |
Cities | |
(Oranjestad) [capital] (Z 1991) 20046 | |
Ethnicities | |
82.1% Dutch, 6.6% Colombians, 2.2% Venezuelans, 2.2% Dominicans, 1.2% Haitians, 5.5% indeterminate | |
Religions | |
Catholics (Roman Catholic) 82% Protestants 8% | |
Human Development Index (HDI) | |
HDI ranking |
Biggest Cities of Aruba by Population
Aruba is a small Caribbean nation located off the coast of Venezuela and is one of the four countries that make up the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The largest city in Aruba is Oranjestad, the capital and most populous city of Aruba. Located on the island’s southern coast, Oranjestad is home to around 30,000 people and serves as a major tourism destination for visitors from all over the world. It has been an important trading center for centuries, connecting people from different parts of the Caribbean and beyond. Today, Oranjestad is a major economic hub with plenty of shops, restaurants, hotels, casinos, and other attractions that make it a popular destination for tourists.
The second largest city in Aruba is San Nicolas located near Oranjestad on the eastern side of the island. With a population of around 20,000 people, San Nicolas serves as an important industrial center for Aruba as well as an influential cultural hub for music and literature throughout the region. It also has some impressive monuments such as Casibari Rock Formation which dates back to 19th century AD and remains one of the oldest standing rock formations in all of South America.
The third largest city in Aruba is Paradera located near Oranjestad on the western side of the island. With a population of around 8,000 people, Paradera serves as an important transportation hub for Aruba as well as an influential cultural hub for music and literature throughout the region. The city also has some impressive monuments such as Alto Vista Chapel which dates back to 18th century AD and remains one of the oldest standing churches in all of South America.
# | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
1 | Oranjestad, Aruba | 30,109 | 12.524 | -70.027 |
2 | Tanki Leendert, Aruba | 21,611 | 12.5391 | -70.02 |
3 | San Nicolas, Aruba | 15,311 | 12.4362 | -69.9071 |
4 | Santa Cruz, Aruba | 13,011 | 12.5095 | -69.9809 |
5 | Paradera, Aruba | 12,111 | 12.5351 | -70.0069 |
6 | Savaneta, Aruba | 11,611 | 12.4503 | -69.9381 |