Hortlax is a locality in Piteå Municipality, in Norrbotten County, Sweden. Hortlax lies at 10 m above sea level. It has 1,591 inhabitants (2023). The nearest city is Piteå, 5.3 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Räkan (7.1 km), Pite Havsbad (9.3 km). Among the landmarks around are Piteå City Church (5.4 km), Hortlax Church (0.2 km) and Öjeby Church (6.8 km).