Ordaz

Ordaz is a surname of Spanish origin and a toponym used in several Spanish-speaking regions. As a family name, it appears in Spain and across Latin America, reflecting centuries of migration and settlement from Iberian roots.

Puerto Ordaz is the principal industrial city of Ciudad Guayana, located in Bolívar state, Venezuela. It sits on the Caroní River opposite San Félix, and together they form the metropolitan area of Ciudad Guayana. The locality functions as the industrial heart of the region, hosting major port facilities and facilities tied to the area’s steel, aluminum, and mining industries. The place is named for the Ordaz surname.

Beyond Puerto Ordaz, the name Ordaz appears in other geographic names and as a surname borne by individuals in various public life domains within the Spanish-speaking world. Because of its use in place names and in family names, Ordaz is encountered in historical records, news reports, and genealogical sources related to Spanish-speaking regions.