Ordes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ordes
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Location of Ordes
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 Ordes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Galicia |
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| Province | A Coruña | ||
| Comarca | Ordes | ||
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| • Total | 157.23 km2 (60.71 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 12,632 | ||
| • Density | 80.341/km2 (208.082/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Ordense | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
15680
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Ordes is a cool place in Spain! It's a municipality, which is like a local area or town. You can find Ordes in the province of A Coruña. This province is part of Galicia, which is an autonomous community. This means it's a region with its own government, a bit like a state.
Ordes is also the main town of a comarca (a group of towns) also called Ordes. In 2008, about 12,534 people lived there.
What's in a Name?
The name "Ordes" has a long history! It was first written as Ordines way back in the 11th century.
Experts think the name comes from an old word that means "flow" or "move." This might be because of rivers or streams in the area.
Who Leads Ordes?
The main leader of Ordes is called the Alcalde. This is like the Mayor of the town.
The Alcalde helps make important decisions for everyone living in Ordes. As of now, the Alcalde is Jose Luis Martínez Sanjurjo. He belongs to a political group called the PPdeG.
See Also
In Spanish: Órdenes para niños
