Santa Cruz Population 2026
Santa Cruz has a population of 15,236, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇦🇼 Aruba. Roughly 14% of Aruba's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Oranjestad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,236
Rank in Aruba
#4
Coordinates
12.51°N, 69.98°W
~34 m elevation · America/Aruba
Distance to capital (Oranjestad)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Cities near Santa Cruz
- Oranjestad29,998 people · ~5 km away
- Tanki Leendert21,500 people · ~5 km away
- Noord24,193 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 15,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Aruba.
Is Santa Cruz the capital of Aruba?
No, the capital of Aruba is Oranjestad, about 5 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.