Place:Orondo, Douglas, Washington, United States

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Orondo is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Washington, United States, located alongside the eastern part of the Columbia River. It is part of the Wenatchee–East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area is well known for its robust agriculture industry, and produce fruits such as apples, cherries and pears. The name was derived from a mythical Great Lake Indian and was first settled in the late 19th century by late Washington politician, John B. Smith.

The Auvil Fruit Company is located in Orondo, which has introduce Granny Smiths, establishing M26 root stock, and fostering quality production of Fuji Apples in Washington state by the help of the founder, Grady Auvil.

The town supports one 76 gas station/convenience store named the "Orondo Market Place", a U.S. Post Office, an Elementary school, and a multitude of fruit stands along U.S. Highway 97. Desert Canyon Golf course is also located and features a restaurant and accommodations.

In 2018, the Subway restaurant that was located in the "Orondo Market Place" closed down

According to United States Census, the population is estimated to be 1995 with a marginal error of 338 as of 2017.

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In the 1930 US Census, Orondo, referred to as "Orondo Precinct", was represented by Enumeration District 20. The enumeration for the Population Schedule included seven sheets.