Ortega

Ortega is a neighborhood of , , US. It is located south of downtown Jacksonville on a peninsula off the western bank of the .
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, US
  • Also known as: Mcgirts River” and “Ortega, Jacksonville, Florida

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yukon and Brooklyn.

Locality
is a ghost town located within . The Navy closed the town in July 1963 as it was deemed a flight and safety hazard for nearby Jacksonville Naval Air Station. is situated 2½ miles south of Ortega.

Hamlet
is a neighborhood of , considered part of the downtown area. Originally a residential suburb, commercial uses became prominent during the 20th century, particularly along the and Riverside Avenue, and the area became included in Jacksonville's central business district. is situated 4 miles northeast of Ortega.

Suburb
is a neighborhood of , south of Downtown across the . The neighborhood was formerly the independent city of South Jacksonville until it was annexed by Jacksonville in 1932. is situated 4 miles northeast of Ortega.

Ortega

Latitude
30.27052° or 30° 16′ 14″ north
Longitude
-81.70815° or 81° 42′ 29″ west
Elevation
23 feet (7 metres)
Open location code
862W77CR+6P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154037562
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4167192
Wiki­data ID
Q7104308
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Persian—“Ortega” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: أورتيغا
  • Dutch: Ortega
  • French: Ortega
  • Persian: اورتگا

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ortega Terrace and Ortega Forest.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ortega Presbyterian Church and Ortega United Methodist Church Columbarium.

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