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Sint Nicolaas, also known as San Nicholas, 19 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Oranjestad, is Aruba's second largest city. As of 2008 it has a population of 18,126, most of whom who origins from the British Caribbean. Known as the island's Sunrise Side, Sint Nicolaas was once a bustling company town, when Lago Oil and Transport operated from 1924-1985. The refining of oil is again playing a part of Aruba's economy. In 1990 Coastal Corp reopened the oil refinery. A Dutch marine camp is off Commanders Bay near the fishing village of Savaneta.
