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View of AmpostaJorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0

Amposta

Town

Amposta is the capital of the comarca of Montsià, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, 190 km south of Barcelona on the Mediterranean Coast. It is located at 8 metres above sea level, on the Ebre river, not far from its mouth. It has a population of 23,080 (register office, 2025).

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The GR 92 long distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a staging point at Amposta. Stage 30 links northwards to L'Ampolla, a distance of 16.3 kilometres (10.1 mi), whilst stage 31 links southwards to the Pont de l'Olivar, a distance of 25.4 kilometres (15.8 mi).

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Village information

Coat of arms of Amposta
Province
Tarragona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
23,080
Altitude
13 m
Mayor
Adam Tomàs i Roiget (Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya)
Area (IGN)
138 km²
District
Montsiá
Postcode
43870
Demonym
Ampostino
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The essentials for getting around Amposta without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.7123° N, 0.5800° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
43870
Altitude
13 m
Population (INE 2025)
23,080 inhabitants
District
Montsiá
Province / region
Tarragona · Cataluña
Official website
amposta.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Amposta's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Amposta

23 registered places to stay

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