Orba | |
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 View of Orba from El Castellet | |
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  Orba Location within Spain | |
| Coordinates:38°46′48″N0°3′52″E / 38.78000°N 0.06444°E /38.78000; 0.06444 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Alicante |
| Comarca | Marina Alta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ignasi Cervera Arbona (Compromís; 2015) |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.73 km2 (6.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 2,111 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Language | Valencian |
| Demonym(s) | Orber, -a (Valencian) |
| Distance toAlicante: | 78 km (48 mi) northeast |
| Website | www |
Orba (Valencian:[ˈɔɾba];Spanish:[ˈoɾβa]) is a small town andmunicipality in thecomarca ofMarina Alta in theValencian Community, Spain.
It is situated in the River Gerona valley[2] and is bordered byPego to the north;Benidoleig andOndara to the north-east;Xaló andPedreguer to the east andParcent andAlcalalí 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 theEuropean Union, many of whom are permanent residents and are gainfully employed within the local community.
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