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Portbou, Spain
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Portbou is a small town in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 1,077. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Portbou
Portbou is a town in the Alt Empordà county, in the Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. As of 2024, it has a population of 1131 people.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,077 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4265°, 3.1581° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Catalonia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.9 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Portbou
Portbou is a small town in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 1,077. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Portbou vs Spain Average
Income: Portbou vs Spain
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 82 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4265°N, 3.1581°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in |
Portbou has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Portbou
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Sant Jaume | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Portbou
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEKNO1 (FR) | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Xtra FM | music, santa cristina d'aro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra 106.3 (US) | sports | MP3 48 kbps | |
| France Bleu Roussillon (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital de l'Empordà | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ràdio Vilablareix | vilablareix | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ràdio Capital | pals | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nova Radio Lloret | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| staronlineradio | 70s disco, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTS Perpignan (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Evangile 66 (FR) | christian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Portbou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne | ||||
| Basilica Museum | ||||
| Casa de l'Albera | ||||
| Casa natal de Dalí | ||||
| Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne | ||||
| Dalí Theatre-Museum | ||||
| Dynamiterie de Paulilles | ||||
| Espace Antonio Machado | ||||
| Flour Museum | ||||
| House-Museum Salvador Dalí | ||||
| La forge catalane Le Martinet | ||||
| La Vie Vintage | ||||
| Le musée d’Art Moderne de Collioure | ||||
| Les collections de Saint-Cyprien | ||||
| Maison du Site | ||||
| Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman | ||||
| Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer | ||||
| Musée Aristide Maillol | ||||
| Musée Terrus | ||||
| Museu de Cadaqués | ||||
| Museu de l'Aquarel·la | ||||
| Museu de l'Electricitat | ||||
| Museu de l'Empordà | ||||
| Museu de la Cadireta | ||||
| Museu de la Ciutadella de Roses | ||||
| Museu de la Cúria i la Presó | ||||
| Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà | ||||
| Museu del Joguet de Catalunya | ||||
| Museu Memorial du camp d'Argeles-sur-Mer | ||||
| Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden |
Libraries in Portbou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Fages de Climent | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Isidre Macau | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pere Calders | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Teresa Miramont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Ramon Bordas | 0.0 | |||||
| Books Drop/Pick | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Galbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Les lectures de Léontine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Antonio Machado | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Henri Tanyères | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Prévert | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque Jacques Queralt | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Boulet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pere Verdaguer | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée | 0.0 | |||||
| Salle Bernard Janicot | 0.0 | |||||
| Un livre à la mer | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portbou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché d'Alénya | |||||
| Marché de la Mer | |||||
| Mercadillo de Roses | |||||
| Mercat | |||||
| Mercat | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat municipal | |||||
| Plaça del Gra | |||||
| Place de Marbre |
Hotels in Portbou
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portbou
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portbou
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Portbou
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Portbou
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Portbou
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Portbou
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portbou
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Portbou
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portbou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Canya |
Stadiums & Teams in Portbou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portbou
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | Large Airport |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | PGF | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub L’Estartit | - | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Foixà | - | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Llabiá | - | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Pals | - | Small Airport |
| Aeròdrom de Viladamat | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Ordis | - | Small Airport |
| Air Galamus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ampuriabrava Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camp de Vol de Palafolls | - | Small Airport |
| Canterrane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | - | Small Airport |
| Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lézignan-Corbières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Llupia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montescot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| ST LUC Passa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torreilles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portbou
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portbou
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Temple parroquial de Santa Maria |
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What is the population of Portbou?
Portbou has a population of 1,077 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Portbou expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Portbou?
Portbou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
How is the job market in Portbou?
There are 82 business establishments in the area.