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El Salado, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Salado is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 2,205. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,205 Population 802/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Salado

El Salado is a town in the municipality of Álamos in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is 45.2 kilometres (28.1 mi) south southeast of Álamos and 30.3 kilometres (18.8 mi) northwest of El Fuerte, in Sinaloa. It lies on the left bank of the River Cuchujaqui at an elevation of 140 metres (460 ft). Its population at the time of its last census was 83 persons, 47 males and 36 females.

People

Population2,205
Density802/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population2,205
Population Density802 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates24.5080°, -107.1600°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Salado

El Salado is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 2,205. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: El Salado vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Salado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates24.5080°N, 107.1600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.66"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 77 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 72 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 118 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 37 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 53 km
Feb 2, 2002 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Feb 20, 2021 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Aug 10, 2001 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 293 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 209 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 297 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 101 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 250 km
2018 Willa Category 3 238 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 91 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 286 km
2006 Lane Category 3 24 km
2006 John Category 3 253 km
2003 Marty Category 2 292 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 218 km
1998 Isis Category 1 197 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 279 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 187 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 238 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 22 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 208 km
1986 Paine Category 2 160 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in

El Salado has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Salado

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in El Salado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profr. David Moreno Domínguez"0.0

Farmers Markets in El Salado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Salado

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Airports Near El Salado

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Amaculi AirstripSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Canelas AirstripSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Coluta AirstripSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Bajío AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Filtro AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Guamuchil AirstripSmall Airport
El Igualamo AirportSmall Airport
El Laurel AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Los Peña AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Muerto AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Potrero AitportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Rincon AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Sueño AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Salado

What is the population of El Salado?

El Salado has a population of 2,205 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 802 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Salado?

El Salado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Salado?

The job market in El Salado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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