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| Coordinates: | |||
| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Granada | ||
| Comarca | Alpujarras | ||
| Judicial district | Órgiva | ||
| Government | |||
| • Alcaldesa | María de los Ángeles Blanco López (2007) (PSOE) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 134 km2 (51.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 450 m (1,476 ft) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 18400 | ||
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Órgiva is a municipality in the Alpujarra mountains in Spain. It has a population of around 6,000 and lies in the Alpujarra valley between the Sierra de Lujar and Sierra Nevada. In recent years it has become a popular tourist destination for those visiting the Alpujarras, and the town is often described as "the gateway" to this area. Bus services connect Órgiva to the coast and Málaga, to Lanjarón and the provincial capital Granada, and to the villages of the Alpujarras. A large market is held on Thursdays. The town is host to a movie theatre and a newly-opened municipal swimming pool.