Orba | |
Pushpin Map: | Spain |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Spain |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Spain |
Subdivision Name1: | Alicante |
Subdivision Name2: | Marina Alta |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Area Total Km2: | 17.73 |
Elevation M: | 154 |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Ignasi Cervera Arbona |
Leader Party: | Compromís
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Population Demonym: | Orber, -a (Valencian) |
Population Blank1 Title: | Language |
Population Blank1: | Valencian |
Coordinates: | 38.78°N 0.0644°W |
Blank1 Name: | Distance to Alicante: |
Blank1 Info: | 78km (48miles) northeast |
Orba (ˈɔɾba/; pronounced as /es/) is a small town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain.
It is situated in the River Gerona valley[1] 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.