Tortosa
For the city in Syria called Tortosa during the crusades, see Tartus. Municipality in Catalonia, Spain Tortosa Municipality Flag Coat of arms Tortosa Location in Catalonia Coordinates: 40°48′46″N 0°31′24″E / 40.81278°N 0.52333°E / 40.81278; 0.52333 Country Spain Community Catalonia Province Tarragona Comarca Baix Ebre Government • Mayor Meritxell Roigé i Pedrola (2018) [1] Area [2] • Total 218.5 km 2 (84.4 sq mi) Elevation 12 m (39 ft) Population (2015) [1] • Total 33,864 • Density 150/km 2 (400/sq mi) Demonym(s) Tortosí, tortosina Climate Csa Website tortosa.cat Ebro river in Tortosa Tortosa ( Catalan: [tuɾˈtozə] , locally [toɾˈtoza] ; Spanish: [toɾˈtosa] ) is the capital of the comarca of Baix Ebre, in Catalonia, Spain. Tortosa is located at 12 metres (39 feet) above sea level, by the Ebro river, protected on its northern side by the mountains of the Cardó Massif, of which Buinaca, one of the highest peaks, is located within Tortosa's municipal boundary. Before ...