It is situated in the north of the comarca, below the Boix and Cabrafeixet ranges.
The N-340 road runs around the town, and connects it with the A-7 autopista at l'Ampolla.
The municipality of l'Ampolla formed part of El Perelló until 1990; their combined population as of 2007 is 2895.
Population figures below are for the territory of El Perelló as of the date given.
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