Ordona
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| Comune di Ordona | |
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| Country |  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 | |
| Gentilic | Ordonesi |
| Dialing code | 0885 |
| Postal code | 71040 |
| Patron | San Leone Vescovo |
| - Day | 22 January |
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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.
