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{{Infobox islands | {{Infobox islands | ||
| name = Île de la Jordanie<br />Jordan Island | | name = Île de la Jordanie<br />Jordan Island | ||
| image_name = | | image_name = Jordan Island in Merona.png | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = Jordan Island highlighted in Merona | ||
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Revision as of 02:06, 11 April 2022
 Jordan Island highlighted in Merona | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cortesia Ocean |
| Archipelago | Merona Islands |
| Area | 1,640 sq mi (4,200 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 142 ft (43.3 m) |
| Highest point | Redondo Bluff |
| Administration | |
| Capital and largest city | Lordes (pop. 143,923) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Jordanite |
| Population | 285,684 (1 January 2020) |
| Pop. density | 174.2 /sq mi (67.26 /km2) |
Île de la Jordanie or Jordan Island is one of the Merona Islands located in the Cortesia Ocean belonging to Merona. The island was discovered in 1495 by Carticois explorer Grégory Fournier. Its largest city and capital is Lordes, situated on a cove on the island's western shore.
Jordan has a population of approximately 285,684 (at 1 January 2020). Its highest point, Redondo Bluff, is 142 feet (43 metres) above sea level.
Municipalities
The major towns are Lordes and Sherwood. The island is administratively divided into six municipalities, with the unincorporated areas divided into four precincts: