Oranjestad

Oranjestad (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}UK: /ɒˈrænjəstɑːt/ orr-AN-yə-staht,[2] US: /ɔːˈrɑːn-, oʊˈrɑːn-/ or-AHN-, oh-RAHN-,[3][4] Dutch: [oːˈrɑɲəstɑt]; 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.[5]

Administratively, the Oranjestad is divided into two regions: East and West.[6] In 2010, the capital had a population of 28,294, and by 2020, it increased to 28,658.[1]