Orba, Alicante

Orba (Valencian: [ˈɔɾba]; Spanish: [ˈoɾβa]) is a small town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.

Orba
Orba
Location within Spain
Coordinates: 38°46′48″N 0°3′52″E
CountrySpain
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Government
 • MayorIgnasi Cervera Arbona (Compromís; 2015)
Area
 • Total17.73 km2 (6.85 sq mi)
Elevation
154 m (505 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total2,111
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
 • Language
Valencian
Demonym(s)Orber, -a (Valencian)
Distance to Alicante:78 km (48 mi) northeast
Websitewww.orba.es

It is situated in the River Gerona valley[2] and is bordered by Pego to the north; Benidoleig and Ondara to the north-east; Jalón and Pedreguer to the east and Parcent and Alcalali to the south.

The town has many commercial premises including mini-supermarkets, restaurants and cafe-bars, hair stylist salons and a barbers shop. The town is also well served with four banks, two builders merchants and two estate agents. In addition to the indigenous population, the town and surrounding area is now home to expatriates from throughout the European Union, many of whom are permanent residents and are gainfully employed within the local community.

The location of Orba in Marina Alta

References
  1. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. Referred to by many as the Orba Valley


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