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A few facts about Oranjestad

  • About 30,000 people live in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba and its biggest city.
  • Towns nearby: Tanki Leendert (2 km), Paradera (3 km) and Noord (5 km).

A first date in Oranjestad

Oranjestad is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Tanki Leendert is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Oranjestad: questions and answers

How far around Oranjestad can I search?

Within 50 km of Oranjestad there are 10 towns and cities — Noord, Tanki Leendert and Santa Cruz among them — with more than 150,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Oranjestad free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Oranjestad and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Oranjestad real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Oranjestad?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Aruba or abroad.

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