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El Salitre, Mexico
Michoacán · Mexico
El Salitre is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 593. Elevation: 5,062 ft (1,543 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 593 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,062 ft (1,543 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.1668°, -102.3751° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Michoacán |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (546 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Salitre
El Salitre is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet (1,543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Salitre vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Salitre
El Salitre has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,062 ft (1,543 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1668°N, 102.3751°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 74 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
El Salitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near El Salitre
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco | 104.7 fm, cadena rasa | MP3 | |
| LOS 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán | 98.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Salitre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora |
Libraries in El Salitre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca el carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica El Carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete | 0.0 | |||||
| José Ma. Morelos y Pavón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Salitre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megabastos Zamora | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas | |||||
| Mercado del Carmen | |||||
| Mercado del Valle | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Barca | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo |
Stadiums & Teams in El Salitre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Salitre
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | — | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Salitre?
El Salitre has a population of 593 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Salitre?
El Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.
How is the job market in El Salitre?
The job market in El Salitre is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.