Santa Cruz, Aruba

Santa Cruz
Town and region
Daimari Bay
Interactive map of Santa Cruz
Coordinates: 12°30′N 69°58′W / 12.500°N 69.967°W / 12.500; -69.967
Country Aruba
RegionSanta Cruz
Government
 • MayorMagda Wever
Area
 • Total
47.0 km2 (18.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,236
 • Density324.2/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)

Santa Cruz (Dutch pronunciation: [saːntaː.kruːz]) is a Region and Town in central Aruba, dominated by the Arikok National Park. The town is connected by Highway 7 from west to east and Highway 4 from north to south. The district has an area of 41.04 square kilometers and 12,870 inhabitants according to the 2010 census.

Santa Cruz is divided into several neighborhoods, including, but not limited to, Boton, Bringamosa, Cas Ariba, Jamanota, Jan Flemming, Macuarima, San Fuego, Shete, Siribana, Urataka, Warawara, and Catashi.