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El Salitre, Ecuador

Guayas · Ecuador

El Salitre is a small town in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

92 ft Elevation 28 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
100.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Salitre

El Salitre is a town in the municipality of San Martín de Hidalgo in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It has a population of 2,434 inhabitants.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain100.2 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-1.8302°, -79.8179°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceGuayas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation100.2 inches (2,545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Salitre

El Salitre is a small town in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 100.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Ecuador avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area71.5 sq mi (185.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8302°N, 79.8179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.2"
164% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 106 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 133 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 111 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 119 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 137 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 149 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 131 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 64 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 115 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 23 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 44 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 108 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 46 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 137 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 103 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 72 km
Jan 21, 2005 25 km SW of Montecristi, Ecuador M5.4 134 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 36 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 62 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 134 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 165 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in

El Salitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Salitre

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa 27 de Nov - - - -
Colegio Franciscano - - - -
Centro Educativo Francisco Íñiguez - - - -
Centro Educativo Salitre - - - -
Unidad Educativa Rafael Sotomayor Luna - - - -
Unidad Educativa Franciscana - - - -
Colegio - - - -
Iglesia - - - -
Unidad Educativa - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Eloy Alfaro - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Rafael García Goyena - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular Franciscano Salitre - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Salitre

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canela Guayas merengue, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canela Guayas 90.5 FM entretenimiento, folclor AAC+ 64 kbps
Forever Radio 92.5 actualidas, noticias AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Magica 87.7 (Ecuador) 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 3 91.7 FM commercial, latin MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Salitre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Libraries in El Salitre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in El Salitre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Don Tablero La Joya
MERCADO LOS DAULIS
Mercado Municipal - Laurel
Mercado Municipal - Nobol
Mercado Municipal Pedro Antonio Jiménez Tutivén
Mercado Municipal Santa Lucía
Mercado Santa Clara

Hotels in El Salitre

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salitre

Veterinaries in El Salitre

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinaria Jiménez Sr. Luis Jimenez
AnimalVet
Vet Pacheco Dr. Freddy Pacheco Parrales
Veterinaria Angeles

Bus Stations in El Salitre

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buses a Candilejo

Gas Stations in El Salitre

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Salitre

Gyms in El Salitre

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coliseo de Deportes Lcd. Juan Carlos Macias
Estadio de la Liga Deportiva Cantonal

Stadiums & Teams in El Salitre

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Airports Near El Salitre

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Aerocisne Airport-Small Airport
Agroazucar Airport-Small Airport
Agromarina Airstrip-Small Airport
Alba Elena Airport-Small Airport
Algarrobo Airstrip-Small Airport
Aquapesca Airstrip-Small Airport
Babahoyo North Airport-Small Airport
Banastru Airport-Small Airport
Blanca Piedra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Calica Airstrip-Small Airport
Camaguay Airport-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Cerro Azul Airport-Small Airport
Chongón Airstrip-Small Airport
Dualar Airstrip-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
El Piedrero Airport-Small Airport
Exportamar Airstrip-Small Airport
Fumipalma Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Guarumal Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Clementina Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Fragua Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Julia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
Josema Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Lolita Airport.-Small Airport
La Puntilla Airport-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Langosmar Airport-Small Airport
Loma Alta Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Rebeldes Airpark-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Martinica Airport-Small Airport
Matorrillos Airport-Small Airport
Payo Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Carbo Airport-Small Airport
San Andres Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Costa Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Salitre

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica de Candilejos de en Medio (Provisional)
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de San Eloy
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora de La Merced
Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen (Unidad Educativa Particular "Franciscano Salitre")
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica Santa Marianita de Salitre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
4.5 km² (1.7 mi²)
Founded
1859
Postal Code
EC120750
Website
salitre.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Salitre

What is the weather like in El Salitre?

El Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.2 inches.

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