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'''Paradera''' is a small town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of [[Aruba]]. The census region Paradera encompasses the town of Paradera as well as nearby settlements and neighborhoods within Paradera, including Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. At the time of the 2010 census, Paradera proper had a population of 2,486, and the Paradera census region had a population of 12,024. The area is known for its natural landmarks including [[Hooiberg]], a conical hill rising approximately {{cvt|165|m}}, and the Casibari–Ayo diorite boulder formations, which feature ancient [[Arawak]] rock art. Though not a coastal resort zone, it is located close to [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]], offering easy access to beaches and combines a laid-back residential atmosphere with vacation rentals, and local eateries.

'''Paradera''' is a town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of [[Aruba]]. The census region Paradera encompasses the town of Paradera and the settlements and neighborhoods of Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. At the time of the 2010 census, Paradera proper had a population of 2,486, and the Paradera census region had a population of 12,024 inhabitants. The area is known for its natural landmarks including [[Hooiberg]], a conical hill rising approximately {{cvt|540|ft}}, and the Casibari–Ayo diorite boulder formations, which feature ancient [[Arawak]] rock art. Though not located on the coast, it is located close to the capital [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]], and has short access to beaches along the coast.

== Geography ==

== Geography ==

The census town of Paradera is located the central-northeastern part of [[Aruba]].{{GEOnet2|32FA88320CA83774E0440003BA962ED3}} The census region Paradera encompasses the town of Paradera as well as nearby settlements and neighborhoods within Paradera, including Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana.{{cite web|url=https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/regions/paradera|title=Paradera|work=Aruba Tourism Board|access-date=17 June 2025}} The region is characterised by flat-to-gently rolling terrain dotted with the Casibari and Ayo boulder fields. [[Hooiberg]], a conical hill rises approximately {{cvt|165|m}} above the terrain.

The census region of Paradera is located the central-northeastern part of [[Aruba]].{{cite web|url=https://www.geonames.org/3577150/paradera.html|title=Paradera|work=Geo names|access-date=1 June 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/regions/paradera|title=Paradera|work=Aruba Tourism Board|access-date=17 June 2025}} The census region Paradera encompasses the settlements of Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. [[Hooiberg]], a conical hill rises approximately {{cvt|540|ft}} above the terrain.

== Demographics ==

== Demographics ==

== Economy ==

== Economy ==

The region is predominantly residential with a limited presence of vacation-rentals. Limited [[agriculture]] is seen near the base of Hooiberg. The area supports local eateries, artisanal shops, and niche tourism—especially centered around natural attractions like rock formations and pools.{{cite web|url=https://boldrealestatearuba.com/neighborhoods/paradera|title=Paradera|work=Bold Real Estate Aruba|access-date=17 June 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://nomadicniko.com/aruba/paradera/|title=Paradera|work=Nomadic Niko travel guide|access-date=17 June 2025}} Though not a coastal resort zone, it is located close to [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]], offering easy access to beaches. The [[St. Philomena's Church, Paradera|St. Philomena's Church]], a [[Roman Catholic]] church, dominates the skyline relative to the rest of the town's buildings.{{cite web |url=http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=77036 |title=St. Philomena at Paradera 51, Paradera (Aruba), Aruba (Filtered by: ) Aruba (NL) |work=Thecatholicdirectory.com |access-date=March 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004103735/http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=77036 |archive-date=October 4, 2018 |url-status=dead }}{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8EkVBQAAQBAJ |title=Moon Aruba |last=Klein |first=Rosalie |year=2013 |publisher=Avalon Travel |isbn=978-1612385143}} Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins features remnants of a gold mine from the 19th century. The Casibari–Ayo diorite boulder formations, feature ancient [[Arawak]] rock art, and the [[Museum of Antiquities Aruba]] exhibits artifacts from pre-ceramic times to the modern era and is located at Rococo Plaza in Paradera.{{cite web|url=https://thearubawiki.com/wiki/Paradera_Park|title=Paradera Park|work=The Aruba Wiki|access-date=17 June 2025}}{{cite book | last = Alofs | first = L. | title = The Aruba Heritage Report | publisher = Aruba National Commission for Unesco | date = 2003 | url = http://awad.kitlv.nl/pdf//UNESCO%20report%20Luc%20Alofs%20okt08.pdf | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120426071225/http://awad.kitlv.nl/pdf//UNESCO%20report%20Luc%20Alofs%20okt08.pdf | archive-date = 26 April 2012 }} ()

The region has several cultural and natural attractions like rock formations and pools.{{cite web|url=https://boldrealestatearuba.com/neighborhoods/paradera|title=Paradera|work=Bold Real Estate Aruba|access-date=17 June 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://nomadicniko.com/aruba/paradera/|title=Paradera|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250123124952/https://nomadicniko.com/aruba/paradera/#Bushiribana_Gold_Mill_Ruins|archive-date=23 December 2025|work=Nomadic Niko travel guide|access-date=17 June 2025}} Though not a coastal region, it is located close to the national capital [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]], and to the coast, offering easy access to beaches. The [[St. Philomena's Church, Paradera|St. Philomena's Church]], a [[Roman Catholic]] church, dominates the skyline relative to the rest of the town's buildings.{{cite web |url=http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=77036 |title=St. Philomena at Paradera 51, Paradera (Aruba), Aruba (Filtered by: ) Aruba (NL) |work=Thecatholicdirectory.com |access-date=March 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004103735/http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=display_site_info&siteid=77036 |archive-date=October 4, 2018 |url-status=dead }}{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8EkVBQAAQBAJ |title=Moon Aruba |last=Klein |first=Rosalie |year=2013 |publisher=Avalon Travel |isbn=978-1612385143}} Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins features remnants of a gold mine from the 19th century. The Casibari–Ayo diorite boulder formations, feature ancient [[Arawak]] rock art, and the [[Museum of Antiquities Aruba]] exhibits artifacts from pre-ceramic times to the modern era and is located at Rococo Plaza in Paradera.{{cite web|url=https://thearubawiki.com/wiki/Paradera_Park|title=Paradera Park|work=The Aruba Wiki|access-date=17 June 2025}}{{cite book | last = Alofs | first = L. | title = The Aruba Heritage Report | publisher = Aruba National Commission for Unesco | date = 2003 | url = http://awad.kitlv.nl/pdf//UNESCO%20report%20Luc%20Alofs%20okt08.pdf | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120426071225/http://awad.kitlv.nl/pdf//UNESCO%20report%20Luc%20Alofs%20okt08.pdf | archive-date = 26 April 2012 }} ()