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Tortosa

For the city in Syria called Tortosa during the crusades, see Tartous.
Tortosa:A view of Tortosa
A view of Tortosa

Tortosa (Latin Dertusa, Arabic طرطوشة Ṭurṭūšah) is the capital of the comarca of Baix Ebre, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain, located at 12 metres above the sea, by the Ebre river. Population 30,088 (1996).

It was conquered from the Moors by the Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona in 1148.


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Demography

Demographic evolution of Tortosa between 1991 and 2004
1991 1996 2001 2004
29,452 30,088 28,933 31,979

See also



edit Municipalities of Baix Ebre Tortosa:Flag of Catalonia

L'Aldea | Aldover | Alfara de Carles | L'Ametlla de Mar | L'Ampolla | Benifallet | Camarles | Deltebre | Paüls | El Perelló | Roquetes | Tivenys | Tortosa | Xerta

Coordinates: 40°48′N 0°31′E

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Baix Ebre | Municipalities in Tarragona

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