Ordino

Ordino
Carrer Major and main street of Ordino town.
Carrer Major and main street of Ordino town.
Flag of Ordino
Coat of arms of Ordino
Ordino is located in Andorra
Ordino
Ordino
Location of Ordino town within Andorra
Coordinates (Ordino town): 42°33′18″N 1°31′59″E / 42.55500°N 1.53306°E / 42.55500; 1.53306
CountryAndorra
ParishesOrdino
VillagesAnsalonga, Arans, Arcalís, El Serrat, La Cortinada, Les Salines, Llorts, Segudet, Sornàs
Government
 • MayorMaria del Mar Coma
Area
 • Total85 km2 (33 sq mi)
Elevation
1,300 m (4,300 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total4,858
 • Density57.15/km2 (148.0/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ordinenc, Ordinenca
WebsiteOfficial site

Ordino (Catalan pronunciation: [oɾˈðino]) 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.

Ordino is a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 2020 and has been recognized in 2023 as Best Tourism Village by UN Tourism