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Pos Chiquito

Coordinates: 12°27′54″N 69°58′06″W / 12.46508°N 69.96842°W / 12.46508; -69.96842
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Pos Chiquito
Electrical substation at Pos Chiquito
Electrical substation at Pos Chiquito
Pos Chiquito is located in Aruba
Pos Chiquito
Pos Chiquito
Location in Aruba
Coordinates: 12°27′54″N 69°58′06″W / 12.46508°N 69.96842°W / 12.46508; -69.96842
StateKingdom of the Netherlands
CountryAruba
RegionSavaneta
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total5,259

Pos Chiquito or Pos Chikito is a town in Savaneta on the island of Aruba. It is located on the main road between Oranjestad and San Nicolaas.[2] It has become known for its coral reef, and has a small diving cove.[3] Pos Chiquito is noted for its snorkelling, especially during September and October during the coral spawning season, and sea turtles and manta rays can be seen.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Aruba Central Bureau of Statistics (29 September 2010). Fifth Population and Housing Census, 2010: Selected Tables (PDF) (Report). p. 75. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Het verkennen van de kleine steden van Oost-Aruba". Vakantie Check (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  3. ^ Fodor's (2006-10-01). Aruba. Fodor's Travel Publications. ISBN 9781400016976.
  4. ^ Sullivan, Lynne M. (2006). Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 91. ISBN 1-58843-572-5.