Orba, Alicante Explained

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
2015
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.

References

  1. Referred to by many as the Orba Valley

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