Oranjestad (. [oːˈrɑɲəˌstɑt] ; literally  Orange Town) is the capital and largest city of Aruba. Oranjestad is located on the southern coast near the western end of the island country. In the local language, Papiamento, Oranjestad is often referred to simply as Playa. In 2010 the population of the capital was estimated at just under 30,000.