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El Salitral, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Salitral is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 755. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

755 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population755
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population755
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates18.6572°, -95.9931°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Salitral

El Salitral is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 755. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: El Salitral vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Salitral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area157.3 sq mi (407.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.6572°N, 95.9931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 52 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 56 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 80 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 126 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 89 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 101 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 53 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 75 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Feb 10, 1990 2 km WNW of Almagres, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Apr 13, 2014 6 km ENE of Achotal de Moreno, Mexico M4.6 138 km
Jun 3, 2011 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Mar 11, 2020 8 km NNW of María Lombardo de Caso, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 223 km
2017 Katia Category 2 245 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 162 km
2010 Karl Category 3 74 km
2007 Dean Category 2 211 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 205 km
2005 Stan Category 1 115 km
2000 Keith Category 1 283 km
1993 Gert Category 2 283 km
1990 Diana Category 2 239 km
1988 Debby Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 84 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 138 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 141 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 145 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 152 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 153 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 170 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in

El Salitral has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.7").

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Schools in El Salitral

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Zaragoza
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Radio Stations near El Salitral

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM: En Todas Partes Ponte Exa 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps
MAR FM 99.7 (Veracruz) - 99.7 FM - XHPB-FM - Grupo FM Multimedios - Boca del Río, Veracruz 99.7 fm, américa AAC
RADIO FÓRMULA 89.1 (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 89.1 fm, alvarado AAC
SOY FM 101.7 (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Valanci Media Group - Boca del Río, Veracruz 101.7 fm, américa AAC
LA MEJOR FM 100.5 (Veracruz) - 100.5 FM - XHVE-FM - MVS Radio - Boca del Río, Veracruz 100.5 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps
TRIÓN 106.1 (Veracruz) - 106.1 FM - XHETF-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 106.1 fm, alternative AAC
Globo - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in El Salitral

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Daniel Ruiz Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in El Salitral

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Mercado 5 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near El Salitral

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Salitral

What is the population of El Salitral?

El Salitral has a population of 755 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 157.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Salitral?

El Salitral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Salitral?

The job market in El Salitral is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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