Fortià Postal Codes: 17469 | Alto Ampurdán, Girona, Cataluña

Key Facts

Fortià is a municipality located within the comarca (county) of Alt Empordà in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it lies in the heart of the historical region of Empordà, approximately 10 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast and just south of the city of Figueres. The municipality covers an area of approximately 28.5 square kilometers and, as of recent estimates, is home to around 800 residents. Fortià is administratively part of the Alt Empordà comarca, which is itself divided into several municipalities, with Fortià being one of them. The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, benefiting from the fertile plains of the Fluvià River, which flows near the town. Historically, the area has been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of Roman settlement. Today, it maintains a quiet, rural character while being within easy reach of the coastal tourist areas and the cultural attractions of Figueres, notably the Dalí Theatre-Museum. For detailed postal code information and further administrative data for the areas within and surrounding Fortià, please consult the relevant municipal and regional resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Vilafant
• Vila-sacra
• Siurana
• Riumors
• Peralada