Ordona

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Comune di Ordona

Location of Ordona in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Puglia
Province Foggia (FG)
Elevation 120 m (394 ft)
Area 39.96 km² (15 sq mi)
Population (as of 31/12/2003)
 - Total 2,584
 - Density 65/km² (168/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°19′0″N, 15°38′0″E
Gentilic Ordonesi
Dialing code 0885
Postal code 71040
Patron San Leone Vescovo
 - Day 22 January

Ordona is a small town and comune of the province of Foggia in the region of Puglia in southern Italy.

[edit] Geography

Ascoli Satriano, Carapelle, Foggia, Orta Nova, Cerignola are nearby towns.

[edit] History

It is situated near the ancient site of Herdonia or Herdoniac, the Roman town where Hannibal fought a major battle against the Roman Army. The ruins of Herdonia were discovered in the years after the Second World War, and remain only partially excavated; they are a short drive from the town.

[edit] Economy

Ordona's economy is agricultural.