Ordino
Ordino (Catalan pronunciation: [uɾˈðinu]) is the most northerly parish in the Principality of Andorra. It's mostly the main area of Valira del Nord or Valira d'Ordino river valley. Ordino is also the name of the main town of the parish. Other settlements in the parish are El Serrat, Ansalonga, Sornàs, La Cortinada, Llorts, Segudet, Arans, Les Salines and Arcalís. It is home to the Sorteny National Park, the largest nature area of Andorra. It has a population of 4,858, as of 2017. The town preserves a vast medieval center, mainly linked to the culture of the country.
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Carrer Major and main street of Ordino town. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Ordino Location of Ordino town within Andorra | |
| Coordinates (Ordino town): 42°33′18″N 1°31′59″E | |
| Country | Andorra |
| Parishes | Ordino |
| Villages | Ansalonga, Arans, Arcalís, El Serrat, La Cortinada, Les Salines, Llorts, Segudet, Sornàs |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josep Àngel Mortés Pons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 4,858 |
| • Density | 57.15/km2 (148.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ordinenc, Ordinenca |
| Website | Official site |
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