Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba
Oranjestad is a small city in Aruba with a population of 28,658. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Oranjestad
Oranjestad, 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.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,658 |
| Population Density | 3,227 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5240°, -70.0270° |
| Timezone | America/Aruba |
| Country | 🇦🇼 Aruba |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1 inches (409 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a small city in Aruba with a population of 28,658. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is America/Aruba.
Climate in Oranjestad
Oranjestad has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.3°C), the coldest is Feb (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 413 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above Aruba avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5240°N, 70.0270°W |
| Timezone | America/Aruba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in |
Oranjestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Oranjestad
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University School Of Medicine Aruba (Ausoma) | University | - | Visit → |
| Aureus University School of Medicine | University | - | , |
| Educacion Professional Basico | College | - | , |
| EPI Educacion Professional Itermedio | College | - | , |
| Instituto Pedagogico Arubano | University | - | Visit → |
| Rosario College | College | - | , |
| St. Dominicus College | College | - | , |
| University of Aruba | University | - | Visit → |
| Xavier University School of Medicine | University | - | , |
Schools in Oranjestad
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijschool Hermus NV | - | - | - | - |
| The Cookie Monster Clubhouse | - | - | - | - |
| Anglo Kleuter School | - | - | - | - |
| S.E.Aruba Fly and Dive | - | - | - | - |
| Monplaisir college | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Arubano havo-vwo | - | - | - | - |
| Monplaisir | - | - | - | - |
| Juliana School | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle MAVO | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Arubano Ciclo basico | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oranjestad
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massive Aruba | calypso, caribbean | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Massive Arub | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio dinámica 92.9 (VE) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Oranjestad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Model Train Museum | ||||
| Museum of Industry | ||||
| National Archeological Museum Aruba |
Libraries in Oranjestad
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arubiana-Caribiana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional - San Nicolaas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oranjestad
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Cook Minimarket | |||||
| Rococo Plaza | |||||
| Welcome Plaza |
Hotels in Oranjestad
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Oranjestad
113 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Oranjestad
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Oranjestad
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Oranjestad
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Oranjestad
21 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oranjestad
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oranjestad
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Oranjestad
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oranjestad
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oranjestad
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Oranjestad
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Oranjestad
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oranjestad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balashi |
Airports Near Oranjestad
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Beatrix International Airport | AUA | Large Airport |
| Josefa Camejo International Airport | LSP | Medium Airport |
| Adícora Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oranjestad
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| AeroPost | |
| Bon Bini Cargo Services | |
| DHL Aruba | |
| Mastercargo | |
| Post Aruba | |
| Post kantoor aruba |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oranjestad
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 7th Day Adventist Church | |
| Good Samaritan Christian Center | |
| Iglecia Odress Nuevos | |
| Iglesia Rios Agua | |
| Kapel Madiki | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Old Protestant Church | |
| St. Franciscus Church | |
| Synagogue | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Universal | |
| Virgin of Fatima |
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What is the population of Oranjestad?
Oranjestad has a population of 28,658 residents and is located in Aruba. The population density is 3,227 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Oranjestad?
Oranjestad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.
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