Noord
Noord (Dutch pronunciation: [noːrt]) is a town and region in Aruba (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands).[1] This town is known for its low rise and high rise hotels, restaurants, beaches, malls, the California Lighthouse, and other places of attraction.[2]
Noord | |
|---|---|
 Alto Vista Chapel in 2011 | |
  Noord Location in Aruba | |
| Coordinates: 12°34′N 70°02′W | |
| Country | Aruba |
| Region | Noord/Tanki Leendert |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,495 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Places of interest in Noord include Alto Vista Chapel, California Lighthouse, Palm Beach and Arashi Beach.[2]
Noord is the birthplace of Major League Baseball pitcher Sidney Ponson (1976).[3]
References
- Aruba Central Bureau of Statistics (29 September 2010). Fifth Population and Housing Census, 2010: Selected Tables (PDF) (Report). p. 75. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- "Noord, Aruba". Aruba.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- "Sidney Ponson". Espn. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
External links
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