Tortosa, in Catalonia, is part of the province of Tarragona. The municipality covers about 218.5 km² and had 35,997 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 165 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 33 municipalities in the province of Tarragona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 71 km south-west of Tarragona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Zaragoza, about 150 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Tortosa; all the municipalities in the province of Tarragona are listed on their own page.