Curaçao — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
EnglishDutchPapiamento
English-speaking Curaçao is a territory of 156,263 residents in Caribbean, Americas. Spanning 444 km², the country is centred administratively on Willemstad. The national currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ƒ ANG).
Key Indicators
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Willemstad
Capital
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156,263
Population
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444 km²
Area (km²)
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171 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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352 / km²
Population Density
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ƒ ANG
Currency
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+599
Dial Code
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.cw
TLD
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Americas
Continent
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Curaçao. Average temperature in Willemstad: 28.2°C (83°F).
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28.2°C
Avg Temp (Willemstad)
Maps & Geography
Curaçao is located in Caribbean at coordinates 12.12°N, 68.93°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 444 km² (171 mi²). Population density: 352 people per km².
ContinentAmericas
Coordinates12.12°N, 68.93°W
TimezonesAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Economic Profile
Curaçao has a GDP per capita of $22,833, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
GDP per Capita$22,833
GNI per Capita$22,590
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Curaçao, including Ergilio Hato Stadium with a capacity of 15,000 seats.
🏟️ Largest StadiumErgilio Hato Stadium
15,000 seats
15,000 seats
Population Centres of Curaçao
Frequently Asked Questions about Curaçao
- What is the capital of Curaçao?
- The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.
- What is the population of Curaçao?
- Curaçao has a population of approximately 156,263 people.
- What continent is Curaçao in?
- Curaçao is located in Americas, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Curaçao located?
- Curaçao is located in Caribbean, Americas, at coordinates 12.1°N, 68.9°W.
- What currency does Curaçao use?
- Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ƒ ANG).
- What is the capital and currency of Curaçao?
- The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad and the currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG).
- What languages are spoken in Curaçao?
- The official languages of Curaçao are English, Dutch, Papiamento.
- What is the area of Curaçao?
- Curaçao covers a total area of 444 km² (171 square miles).
- How large is Curaçao in square miles?
- Curaçao has a total area of approximately 171 square miles (444 km²).
- What is the population density of Curaçao?
- Curaçao has a population density of approximately 352 people per km².
- Is Curaçao an independent country?
- Curaçao is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Curaçao have any land borders?
- No, Curaçao has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?
- The GDP per capita of Curaçao is approximately $22,833.
- What is the average temperature in Willemstad?
- The average annual temperature in Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is approximately 28.2°C (83°F).
- What is the country calling code for Curaçao?
- The international calling code for Curaçao is +599. To call Curaçao from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +599 and the local number.
- What time zone is Curaçao in?
- Curaçao operates on the America/Puerto_Rico time zone.
- What is the GNI per capita of Curaçao?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Curaçao is approximately $22,590 (World Bank data).