Noord

Noord
Town
Noord
Location in Aruba
Coordinates: 12°34′N 70°02′W / 12.567°N 70.033°W / 12.567; -70.033Coordinates: 12°34′N 70°02′W / 12.567°N 70.033°W / 12.567; -70.033
Country Aruba
Region Noord/Tanki Leendert
Population (2000)
  Total 16,944
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)

Noord (Dutch pronunciation: [noːrt]) is a town and district in Aruba (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands). This town is known for its low rise and high rise hotels, restaurants, beaches, malls, the California Lighthouse, and other places of attraction.

Places of interest in Noord include Alto Vista Chapel, California Lighthouse, and Arashi Beach.

Noord is the birthplace of Major League Baseball pitcher Sidney Ponson.

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