1977 Aruban independence referendum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Politics of Aruba
Coat of arms of Aruba.svg
  • Other countries
  • v
  • t

An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.[1] In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status.[1] Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former.[1] In 1983 the planned independence for Aruba by 1996,[1][2] and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.[2] However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.[1]

Results[]

Choice Votes %
Independence 21,418 95.17
Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles 1,085 4.83
Invalid/blank votes 3,669 –
Total 26,172 100
Registered voters/turnout 37,346 70.08
Source: Direct Democracy

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy (in English and German)
  2. ^ a b Regions and territories: Aruba BBC News
Retrieved from ""