Hooiberg

Hooiberg
Hooiberg photographed from the Casibari rocks
Highest point
Elevation165 m (541 ft)
Prominence165 m (541 ft)
Coordinates12°31′01″N 69°59′42″W / 12.517°N 69.995°W / 12.517; -69.995
Naming
English translationHaystack
Language of nameDutch
Geography
Location Aruba
DistrictSanta Cruz
Geology
Mountain typeConical hill
Rock typeHooibergite
Hooiberg
locality
Interactive map of Hooiberg
Area
 • Total
3.604 km2 (1.392 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,413
 • Density947/km2 (2,450/sq mi)

Hooiberg (Dutch: /ˈɦojbɛrx/ (listen)) is a distinctively shaped, 165 m (541 ft) conical hill located at the heart of the island of Aruba. This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and visitors alike—Hooiberg is Aruba's centerpiece.