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Pos Chiquito, Aruba

Aruba

Pos Chiquito is a small city in Aruba with a population of 5,259. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,259 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Aruba Timezone

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About Pos Chiquito

Pos Chiquito

Pos Chiquito or Pos Chikito is a town in Savaneta on the island of Aruba. It is located on the main road between Oranjestad and San Nicolaas. It has become known for its coral reef, and has a small diving cove. Pos Chiquito is noted for its snorkelling, especially during September and October during the coral spawning season, and sea turtles and manta rays can be seen.

People

Population5,259
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population5,259
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates12.4650°, -69.9623°
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Country🇦🇼 Aruba
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (428 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pos Chiquito

Pos Chiquito is a small city in Aruba with a population of 5,259. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Aruba.

Pos Chiquito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Aruba avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,043.8 sq mi (2,703.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates12.4650°N, 69.9623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Aruba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2024.

Jun 28, 2001 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.3 122 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 69 km
Mar 25, 1990 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.9 76 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 60 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 26 km
Mar 31, 1990 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 76 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 82 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 113 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 61 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 72 km
Jun 30, 2023 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela M4.5 95 km
Mar 28, 2023 near the coast of Venezuela M4.5 113 km
Feb 16, 2004 136 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.5 56 km
May 22, 2004 132 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 62 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 121 km
Mar 17, 2004 133 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 64 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 126 km
Mar 19, 1991 187 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 134 km
Jul 15, 2006 76 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.4 16 km
Dec 21, 1991 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 155 km
2008 Omar Category 1 256 km
2007 Felix Category 4 85 km
2005 Emily Category 4 175 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 146 km
1999 Lenny Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
May 83°F (29°C) 0.7 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Pos Chiquito has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Pos Chiquito

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kukwisa school
Beautiful Sun Montessori School Aruba
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Radio Stations near Pos Chiquito

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 Pos Chiquito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community Museum
Historical Museum
Model Train Museum
Museum of Industry
National Archeological Museum Aruba

Libraries in Pos Chiquito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aruba National Library0.0
Arubiana-Caribiana0.0
Biblioteca Nacional - San Nicolaas0.0

Farmers Markets in Pos Chiquito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Captains Cook Minimarket
Rococo Plaza
Welcome Plaza

Hotels in Pos Chiquito

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sea Breeze Apartments

Restaurants in Pos Chiquito

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antesala Cafe
Big Happy
Irian Bar Restaurant
La Granja
La Tavola
Magu
Marina Pirata
Palmetto Take Away
Tio Pepe

Monuments in Pos Chiquito

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gold smelter Ruins
Miralamar

Breweries in Pos Chiquito

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Balashi

Airports Near Pos Chiquito

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queen Beatrix International AirportAUALarge Airport
Josefa Camejo International AirportLSPMedium Airport
Adícora AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pos Chiquito

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bon Nobo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Aruba
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)

🇦🇼 About Aruba

Capital Oranjestad
Population 105,845
Area 193 km²
GDP (USD) $3,834,729,616
GDP per capita $35,719
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Urban population 61.8%
Currency AWG (Guilder)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento
Calling code +297
TLD .aw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pos Chiquito

What is the population of Pos Chiquito?

Pos Chiquito has a population of 5,259 residents and is located in Aruba. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pos Chiquito?

Pos Chiquito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

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