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Tortosa, Spain

Catalonia · Spain

Tortosa is a mid-size city in Catalonia, Spain with a population of 35,143. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
35,143 Population 210/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population35,143
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density210/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population35,143
Population Density210 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates40.8125°, 0.5216°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCatalonia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (547 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Tortosa

Tortosa is a mid-size city in Spain (Catalonia) with a population of 35,143. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Tortosa has a population of 35,143 with a density of 210 people per square mile, spread across 167.3 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

35,143
Total Population
210
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
167.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tortosa vs Spain Average

The median household income in Tortosa is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,671 business establishments.

Income: Tortosa vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,671

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tortosa

Tortosa has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.4°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15° 37.8
Feb 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.8° 24.0
Mar 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.8° 42.4
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 10.3° / 22.2° 50.6
May 19.8°C / 68°F 13.8° / 25.8° 54.8
Jun 24°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30.2° 24.8
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.8° 18.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 20.9° / 33.1° 28.1
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 29.2° 58.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.5° 66.6
Nov 14°C / 57°F 9.4° / 18.7° 63.7
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 6.4° / 15.2° 38.5
Tortosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Spain avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area167.3 sq mi (433.3 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates40.8125°N, 0.5216°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 4, 2013.

May 15, 1995 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.6 87 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 136 km
May 23, 1995 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.4 91 km
Oct 2, 2013 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain M4.3 57 km
May 15, 1995 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain M4.3 93 km
Oct 1, 2013 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain M4.1 58 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 133 km
Oct 2, 2013 29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain M4.0 57 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km S of Herrera de los Navarros, Spain M3.8 141 km
Oct 4, 2013 28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain M3.7 57 km
Jul 23, 2006 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 142 km
Aug 22, 2004 29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain M3.6 90 km
Jul 23, 2006 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain M3.6 143 km
Aug 15, 1993 3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain M3.5 145 km
Oct 6, 1998 3 km W of Tamarit de Llitera / Tamarite de Litera, Spain M3.4 118 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km NNW of Deltebre, Spain M3.4 16 km
Aug 20, 1990 27 km SE of Alcocéber, Spain M3.4 84 km
Aug 9, 2007 1 km ENE of Piera, Spain M3.4 131 km
Apr 4, 2000 28 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M3.3 87 km
Oct 17, 2002 43 km SE of Oropesa del Mar, Spain M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in

Tortosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Tortosa

Institution Type Founded Website
Elial College - ,
Escola Nauticopesquera de Catalunya College - ,
Universitat Rovira i Virgili Campus Tortosa University - Visit →

Schools in Tortosa

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuestra Señora de la Consolación - - - -
Col·legi Sant Josep - - - -
Aula 2000 - - - -
Escola Raval de Cristo - ZER Mont Caro - - - -
CEE Sant Jordi - - - -
Institut Dertosa - - - -
Escola La Mercè - - - -
Institut Escola Daniel Mangrané - - - -
Institut Roquetes - - - -
Escola Mestre Marcel·lí Domingo - - - -
Escola Sant Llatzer - - - -
Escola Remolins - - - -
Institut de l'Ebre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tortosa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ràdio Ràpita sant carles de la ràpita MP3 128 kbps
Imagina Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Remember Ràdio Joventut remember music information MP3 128 kbps
Antena Caro music, roquetes MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tortosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arxiu Comarcal del Montsià
Casa de Cultura
Casa museu del Camp d'Aviació de la Sénia
Catedral del Vi del Pinell de Brai
Centre d'Estudis de la Batalla de l'Ebre
Centre d'Interpretació d'Art Rupestre Abrics de l'Ermita (MAC)
Centre d’Interpretació de les Barraques del Delta
Centre Picasso
de la Pauma
Ebre Terra Center
Ecomuseu del Parc Natural del Delta de l'Ebre
Ecomuseu dels Ports
La Casa de Fusta - Museu Ornitològic
La Torra
Mas de Burot
MónNatura Delta de l'Ebre
Muria Centre d'Interprectació Apícola
Museo Exposición Catedral
Museu d'Arròs Molí de Rafelet
Museu de l'Ebre
Museu de la Mar de l'Ebre
Museu de les Terres de l'Ebre
Museu de Tortosa
Museu Municipal
Palau Episcopal

Libraries in Tortosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comarcal Sebastià Juan Arbó0.0
Biblioteca de Gandesa0.0
Biblioteca Delta de l'Ebre0.0
Biblioteca Marcel·lí Domingo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Deltebre0.0
Biblioteca Pere de Montcada0.0
Biblioteca Popular d'Ulldecona0.0
Centre Cultural0.0

Farmers Markets in Tortosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercat Central
Mercat de Roquetes
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal
Mercat Municipal d'Amposta
Mercat setmanal

Hotels in Tortosa

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Berenguer IV
Hotel SB Corona Tortosa
Parador Nacional de Turisme de Tortosa
Tortosa Parc

Restaurants in Tortosa

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

4 Camins
Bar La Plaça
Bar Nou
Botanic
Ca l'Anna Kornusova
Dmiquel Cuina De Temporada
Forn de la Canonja
Kings cornar
l'Ardiaca
La Masia De Vinallop
La Tagliatella
Lo Llaüt
Lo Portal de Tamarit
Mig Camí
Mig-Camí
Nevada Restaurant
Pata Negra
Restaurant del Parc
Restaurant Matadero
Sabor Latino
Sant Cristòfol
Sukomi

Cafes in Tortosa

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria L'Estudi
Cap de ball
La Botiga de Civit
La Botiga Del Cafè
mocafe - Coffee & Bakery

Cinemas in Tortosa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinemes Roquetes

Theatres in Tortosa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auditori Felip Pedrell

Monuments in Tortosa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Greco
Reials Col·legis

Castles in Tortosa

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castell de La Suda
Palau Capmany
Palau Oriol

Clinics in Tortosa

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Atenció Primària Baix Ebre
Centre d'Atenció Primària El Temple
Centre d'Atenció Primària Roquetes

Train Stations in Tortosa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tortosa

Bus Stations in Tortosa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estació d'autobusos de Tortosa

Gas Stations in Tortosa

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estació de Servei Tamoil Tortosa
Gasolinera Alcampo
Moeve
Moeve
Montepio de Conductors
Petronor
Repsol
Repsol
SOLDEBRE
Supeco

Banks in Tortosa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Gyms in Tortosa

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jesusport

Breweries in Tortosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lo balconet craft beer

Airports Near Tortosa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Reus AirportREULarge Airport
Castellón-Costa Azahar AirportCDTMedium Airport
Alt Camp de Vallmoll-Small Airport
Campo de Vuelo de Caspe-Small Airport
Les Planes UL-Small Airport
Vinaròs Airfield-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tortosa

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Pintures Rupestres de la Serra de Godall

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tortosa

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Tortosa
el Sagrat Cor
Ermita de La Petja
Ermita de la Verge de la Roca
Ermita del Coll de l'Alba
la Reparació
Mare de Déu del Carme
Sant Antoni de Pàdua

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tortosa

Pintures Rupestres de la Serra de Godall
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tortosa

What is the population of Tortosa?

Tortosa has a population of 35,143 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 167.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tortosa 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 Tortosa?

Tortosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tortosa?

There are 2,671 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Masdenverge 1,014 pop · 6.7 mi Santa Bárbara 3,689 pop · 6.9 mi Amposta 21,240 pop · 7.7 mi L'Ampolla 2,441 pop · 9.9 mi El Perelló 2,895 pop · 10.8 mi Deltebre 11,751 pop · 11.7 mi Sant Carles de la Ràpita 15,511 pop · 14.1 mi Ulldecona 6,273 pop · 15.4 mi Gandesa 2,957 pop · 17.2 mi Les Cases d'Alcanar 1,530 pop · 17.9 mi Alcanar 9,402 pop · 18.7 mi Móra d'Ebre 5,649 pop · 19.6 mi Valderrobres 2,077 pop · 19.6 mi Batea 2,086 pop · 22.4 mi
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