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El Salitre, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

El Salitre is a small town in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 1,104. Elevation: 3,763 ft (1,147 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,104 Population 5/sq mi density
3,763 ft Elevation 1,147 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City 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

Population1,104
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Population1,104
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Coordinates18.6758°, -98.9581°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMorelos
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Salitre

El Salitre is a small town in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 1,104. The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet (1,147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: El Salitre vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Salitre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Area203.4 sq mi (526.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.6758°N, 98.9581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 51 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 29 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 63 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 82 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 86 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 60 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 150 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 77 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 127 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 84 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 75 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 179 km
2024 John Category 3 177 km
2023 Otis Category 5 179 km
2021 Grace Category 3 242 km
2017 Katia Category 2 289 km
2017 Max Category 1 220 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 288 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 267 km
2010 Karl Category 3 229 km
2007 Dean Category 2 267 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 202 km
1996 Boris Category 1 287 km
1993 Gert Category 2 278 km
1990 Diana Category 2 296 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 198 km
1988 Debby Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 48 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 52 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 65 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 75 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 97 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 158 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 170 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 182 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 185 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 194 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

El Salitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Salitre

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Salitre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Museo de la casa de Zapata
Museo de la Revolución del Sur
Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
Museo vivencia ferrocarril 279

Libraries in El Salitre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca 17 de Abril0.0
Biblioteca Infantil0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Juventino Muñoz0.0

Farmers Markets in El Salitre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRAL DE ABASTOS DE CUAUTLA
Central de Abastos Emiliano Zapata
Juan Antonio Tlaxcoapan
Mercado "Pablo Torres Burgos"
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado Centenario
Mercado Centro Tlaquiltenango
Mercado Cuautla
Mercado de sabores
Mercado de Yecapixtla
Mercado Hermenegildo Galeana
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Ayala
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Tetela del Volcán
mercado municipal.
Mercado Rosa Campestre
Mercado Temoac
Plaza Comercial Los Robles
PLAZA SOLIDARIDAD 12 DE OCTUBRE
Siglo XXI

Breweries in El Salitre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in El Salitre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Salitre

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Salitre

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE Morelos)
Centro de Salud La Joya
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud

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 Salitre

What is the population of El Salitre?

El Salitre has a population of 1,104 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 203.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Salitre?

El Salitre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Salitre?

The job market in El Salitre is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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