What Ajuntament de Figueres does

Ajuntament de Figueres is the municipal government of Figueres, a city in the Alt Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, providing statutory public services to residents through 147 employees and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Fisersa (Figueres de Serveis SA, for general municipal services and EV charging) and Fisersa Aigües SA (for water supply and treatment). Core services span urban planning, public safety via the Guàrdia Urbana, social services, education coordination, cultural programming, environmental management, and citizen administration delivered through the OMAC (Oficina Municipal d'Atenció a la Ciutadania) and the Seu Electrònica electronic headquarters.

The municipality operates a substantial physical and digital infrastructure footprint: a drinking water treatment plant (ETAP) supplied by the Boadella reservoir via a 15 km pipeline, a wastewater treatment plant (EDAR) with 22,128 m³/day design capacity treating 5–6 million m³ annually, 10 photovoltaic installations generating approximately 120,000 kWh per year, four biomass boiler systems at public schools, an EV charging network across five stations, and a Smart City Service Platform with citizen-facing mobile applications (App Figueres Millora and Figueres 360). The municipality owns and manages high-value cultural assets — the Teatre-Museu Dalí, Casa Natal Salvador Dalí, Museu de l'Empordà, Museu del Joguet de Catalunya, and Castell de Sant Ferran — marketed through combined-ticket products including the Figueres City Pass (€19) and Dalí. Nit i Dia (€29).

Revenue mechanics combine regulated municipal taxation (property tax/IBI, vehicle tax, economic activities tax), usage-based service fees (Fisersa water, Bus Castell shuttle at €0.50/trip, EV charging at €0.36–0.45/kWh), and external funding from the European Union (Next Generation funds, Horizon Europe — including the InnWater water governance project running March 2023 to February 2026), the Catalan regional government, the Agència Catalana de l'Aigua, and the Diputació de Girona. Strategic posture emphasizes environmental sustainability (Covenant of Mayors signed February 2009, Sustainable Energy Action Plan/PAES approved January 2010, Local Energy Agency/ALEF founded 2009), inter-municipal coordination via the Environmental Network of 16 municipalities plus the Alt Empordà County Council (created October 2007), and European-level engagement through the Energy Cities association and the IMAGINE project co-led with Rennes.

Name

Ajuntament de Figueres

Legal name

AJUNTAMENT DE FIGUERES

Website

https://figueres.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ajuntament de Figueres is the municipal government of Figueres in Catalonia, Spain, delivering statutory public services — water, waste, public safety, culture, social services, and digital administration — to city residents through 147 staff and subsidiaries Fisersa and Fisersa Aigües SA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration, Citizenship & Border Administration (Civil) (BPAIAAAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Wastewater treatment
• Renewable energy infrastructure
• Cultural tourism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Figueres

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Collection: Collection of local taxes including property tax (IBI), vehicle tax, economic activities tax, and other municipal levies as regulated by Spanish local finance law
2. Public Service Fees: Fees for services such as water supply (Fisersa), public transportation, waste collection, cultural facilities, and administrative procedures
3. European and Regional Funding: Funding from EU Next Generation funds, Catalonia regional government grants, and provincial council (Diputació de Girona) subsidies for municipal projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ajuntament de Figueres is the municipal government of Figueres, Spain, delivering public administration and citizen services including tax collection, urban planning, public safety (Guàrdia Urbana), waste and water management (via subsidiary Fisersa), social services, education coordination, cultural programs tied to Salvador Dalí heritage, and sports facilities. It operates environmental and renewable-energy programs (ALEF, PAES, photovoltaic and biomass installations), smart-city digital platforms (App Figueres Millora, Seu Electrònica), and cultural tourism products (Figueres City Pass, Bus Castell, Dalí. Nit i Dia).

Product overview

Ajuntament de Figueres is a municipal government offering a broad portfolio of citizen services, cultural attractions, and municipal infrastructure. The digital presence includes citizen-facing mobile applications (App Figueres Millora, app Figueres 360), electronic administration services (Seu Electrònica, OMAC), and smart city initiatives. Core municipal services span water management (ETAP, EDAR through Fisersa), renewable energy infrastructure (10 photovoltaic installations, 4 biomass heating systems at schools, geothermal), and environmental programs (Local Energy Agency ALEF, PAES sustainable energy plan). Cultural products include the Figueres City Pass and Dalí. Nit i Dia combined tickets. The municipality participates in European initiatives including the Covenant of Mayors, Energy Cities association, and the InnWater Horizon research project. The New Citizenship Service provides immigration and integration support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agència Local de l'Energia de Figueres (ALEF): Local Energy Agency focused on energy efficiency improvement and sustainable development guidance for the municipality.
• Pla Viure a Figueres
• Pla d'Acció per a l'Energia Sostenible (PAES)
• Xarxa mediambiental de l'àrea urbana de Figueres
• Figueres City Pass

Products and services

• App Figueres Millora Mobile application that lets citizens report issues, submit feedback on urban improvements, and engage with municipal government services. Designed for residents of Figueres.
• app Figueres 360 Mobile application providing 360-degree access to municipal services, information, and resources for Figueres residents and visitors.
• Fisersa Electric Vehicle Charging Network Public electric vehicle charging service with stations across Figueres featuring Type 2, CHAdeMO, and CCS connectors at power levels from 7.4 kW to 50 kW, operated by municipal subsidiary Fisersa.
• Figueres City Pass Annual combined entry ticket priced at 19€ (vs. 34€ for separate entries) granting access to four cultural sites: Casa Natal Salvador Dalí, Museu del Joguet de Catalunya, Museu de l'Empordà, and Castell de Sant Ferran.
• Bus Castell shuttle service Seasonal shuttle bus service connecting central Figueres to Castell de Sant Ferran, priced at 0.50€ per trip, aimed at tourists and residents visiting the castle.
• Dalí. Nit i Dia combined ticket Combined evening entry ticket for Teatre-Museu Dalí and Casa Natal Salvador Dalí priced at 29€, active during August 1-23.
• Servei Municipal de Nova Ciutadania Municipal New Citizenship Service providing immigration documentation support, legal advice on foreigner status, welcome courses, and cultural mediation. Staffed by an Immigration Technician and a Welcome Technician. Located at Avinguda Salvador Dalí 107.
• Seu Electrònica Electronic headquarters providing secure online administrative procedures, document submission, electronic notifications, electronic invoicing, and procurement notices for citizens and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pla Viure a Figueres aims to build 1,000+ new affordable rental housing units
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• InnWater Project (Horizon Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023EU-funded project under Horizon Research and Innovation 2021-2027, running from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2026. The project designed and tested instruments for better water governance in cities with particular water management issues, specifically focused on the Muga river basin in the context of drought and water scarcity. Involved 47 participants from municipalities, water supply companies, universities, agricultural sectors, and environmental organizations.
• Covenant of Mayors (Pacte d'Alcaldes i alcaldesses)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2009Signed on February 10, 2009, this is a commitment to achieve EU objectives of 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 20% renewable energy, and 20% energy efficiency by 2020 through energy efficiency actions and renewable energy sources.
• Energy Cities AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2008Joined in March 2008, this is a European association of municipalities working on sustainable energy policies and environmental protection. Figueres, together with Rennes (France), has been the political leader of the IMAGINE project since February 2, 2010, with partner cities including Helsinki, Leicester, Lyon, Munich, Paris, Brussels, and Zagreb.
• Environmental Network of the Figueres Urban Area (Xarxa mediambiental de l'àrea urbana de Figueres)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Created in October 2007, this network brings together 16 municipalities of the Figueres urban area plus the Alt Empordà County Council to coordinate environmental policies, create a forum for debate on environmental issues, and serve as an interlocutor with other administrations. Currently chaired by the Mayor of Navata, Jaume Homs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ajuntament de Girona: Catalan municipal government of similar mid-sized scale (province capital, Alt Empordà's regional hub). Comparable in service portfolio (water, waste, culture, mobility) and EU project participation profile; both sit within the same Diputació de Girona ecosystem.
• Ajuntament de Vic: Catalan mid-sized municipal government with similar administrative structure (OMAC equivalent, municipal services company) and EU project activity, providing a close comparator for budget and headcount.
• Ajuntament de Reus: Catalan municipal government of comparable population and economic profile. Operates Fisersa-equivalent municipal services companies (e.g., Reus Serveis Municipals) and shares the cultural-tourism plus industrial-base mix.
• Ajuntament de Tarragona: Catalan municipal government operating cultural heritage sites (Roman ruins) alongside traditional municipal services. Comparable in relying on cultural tourism and EU-funded heritage/environmental projects.
• Ajuntament de Lleida: Catalan mid-sized municipal government with comparable service portfolio (water, waste, cultural venues, EU-funded renewable projects) and serves as a useful benchmark for budget per capita in inland Catalonia.

Broad incumbents

• Diputació de Girona: Provincial council that is both a funding partner (financial flows into Figueres for PV, biomass, district heating) and the broader public administration layer above Figueres. Comparable as a public sector entity, but with supra-municipal scope and budget.
• Ajuntament de Barcelona: Larger Spanish municipal government with mature Smart City infrastructure, cultural tourism portfolio, and water/waste services. Comparable strategic posture (digital municipal services, EU-funded energy transition) but operates at substantially greater scale and budget.
• Generalitat de Catalunya: Regional government that is both a funder (Agència Catalana de l'Aigua, departmental grants) and the broader public administration context. Not a direct competitor, but a critical funding and policy counterpart for any Catalan municipal project.

Regional players

• Ajuntament de Perpinyà (Perpignan): Cross-border French Mediterranean city council of comparable scale and Catalan/regional identity. Functions as a regional peer sharing similar cultural-tourism dynamics but operating under French municipal law rather than Spanish.

Others

• Fisersa (Figueres de Serveis SA): Wholly-owned municipal services subsidiary of Figueres handling water, EV charging, mobility, and street lighting. Adjacent peer in the public-services-utility category (water, EV charging) but operating as a corporate subsidiary rather than a general-purpose government.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ajfigueres
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FIGUERESTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ajuntamentdefigueres
• Instagraminstagram.com/ajfigueres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ajuntament-de-figueres

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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