Salamanca, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Salamanca is a large city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 160,682. Elevation: 5,623 ft (1,714 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

160,682 Population 539/sq mi density

5,623 ft Elevation 1,714 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

20.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population160,682

Density539/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

Rain20.4 in/yr

Sunny Days355/yr

Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)

Population	160,682
Population Density	539 / sq mi
Elevation	5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Coordinates	20.5720°, -101.1915°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Guanajuato
Average Temperature	67°F (20°C)
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salamanca

Salamanca is a large city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 160,682. The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet (1,714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Income: Salamanca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	37

Business (County)

Restaurants	17
Healthcare	5
Retail	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Salamanca

Salamanca has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 643 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	15.4°C / 60°F	3.1° / 27.6°	2.6
Feb	17.3°C / 63°F	3.9° / 31.3°	6.9
Mar	20.5°C / 69°F	7.3° / 33.7°	3.0
Apr	22.7°C / 73°F	10.1° / 35.2°	6.6
May	24.1°C / 75°F	12.4° / 35.9°	26.9
Jun	22.9°C / 73°F	12.7° / 34.9°	96.9
Jul	20.9°C / 70°F	12.4° / 31.6°	162.9
Aug	20°C / 68°F	12° / 29.3°	166.5
Sep	19.3°C / 67°F	9.6° / 28.9°	114.5
Oct	18.5°C / 65°F	7.3° / 29.1°	36.8
Nov	17.2°C / 63°F	6.2° / 28.8°	10.8
Dec	15.5°C / 60°F	4.3° / 27.3°	8.9

Salamanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above Mexico avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Area	298.2 sq mi (772.3 km²)
Population Density	539/sq mi
Coordinates	20.5720°N, 101.1915°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	149 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	75 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	147 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	97 km
Feb 20, 2005	5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico	M4.1	146 km
Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	47 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	150 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	150 km
Nov 15, 2000	9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico	M3.8	121 km
Oct 7, 1999	4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico	M3.8	95 km
Jan 29, 1998	3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico	M3.7	115 km
May 28, 2008	2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico	M3.7	150 km
Feb 6, 2008	1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico	M3.7	145 km
Jun 4, 2000	0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico	M3.7	134 km
Feb 14, 2000	5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico	M3.4	133 km
May 2, 1992	10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico	M3.2	85 km
May 1, 2018	0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico	M2.6	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rick	Category 2	248 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (99 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	99 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	163 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	5.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
December	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in

Salamanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Salamanca

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
CONALEP	University	—	—
Escuela de educacion especial	University	—	—
Escuela Morelos	University	—	—
Prepa Valle	University	—	—
Quetzalcoalt	University	—	—
Secundaria Dr. Benjamin	University	—	—
Universidad Tecnologica del Suroeste de Guanajuato	University	—	Visit →

Schools in Salamanca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Escuela de Nivel Medio Superior de Salamanca	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Salamanca

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Fiesta Mexicana León 102.3 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	90.3 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato	92.9 fm, entretenimiento	MP3
Imagen radio (Bajío) - 105.9 FM [San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato]	music, news	MP3 256 kbps
La Poderosa RPL	banda, grupera	MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Celaya 102.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato	106.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato	92.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato	96.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Q Guanajuato 1590 San Francisco Del Rincón/1290 Salvatierra	baladas en español, banda	MP3 128 kbps
XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ	dance, leon	AAC+ 56 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	101.5, 101.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	90.3, 90.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato	103.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio	news	MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato	107.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor León - 99.9 FM - XHSO-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, GT	99.5, 99.5 fm	MP3
La Mejor Celaya - 89.1 FM - XHEFG-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato	93.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
La Más Perrona (Tarandacuao) - 1670 AM - XECSCA-AM - Tarandacuao, Guanajuato	1670 am, am	MP3
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua]	music, news	MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 101.1 FM [León, Guanajuato]	music, news	AAC
radio alegria	moroleon	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Celaya - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	93.1, 93.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alegría (Moroleón) - 95.7 FM - XHBV-FM - Radio Moroleón - Moroleón, Guanajuato	95.7 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
Match León - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT	97.5, 97.5 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Arroba FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato	99.5 fm, @fm	MP3
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	93.1, 93.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM León - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	590 am, 70s	MP3
Trión Bajío - 107.1 FM - XHACN-FM - Grupo Fórmula - León, GT	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato	—	MP3
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato	99.5 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT	88.3, 88.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato	1500 am, 90.7 fm	MP3 80 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
Imagen Radio 90.5	news talk	MP3 48 kbps
Éxitos 98.9 FM	hits, música en español e inglés	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato	100.5 fm, américa	MP3
El y Ella 103.7 FM	baladas en español, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato	94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT	90.1, 90.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
MIX (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato	103.1 fm, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	590 am, 70s	MP3
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 107.1 FM [León, Guanajuato]	music, news	AAC
@FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
Radio Universidad de Guanajuato	student, variety	MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
Love FM (Guanajuato) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guanajuato, GT	101.5, 101.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	101.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT	103.1, 103.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Salamanca

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Salamanca

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega		0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo		0.0
José Pérez Chowell		0.0
José Pérez Chowell		0.0

Farmers Markets in Salamanca

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Mercado Constitución
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Municipal
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Restaurants in Salamanca

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonna Pizza

mandorla

Puerta 4

tres lunas café

Vips

Cafes in Salamanca

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Italian Coffee

Cinemas in Salamanca

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinépolis

Gas Stations in Salamanca

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Salamanca

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex

BBVA Bancomer - ATM

Inbursa

Scotiabank

Serfín

Shopping Malls in Salamanca

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Galerías

Breweries in Salamanca

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
La Tiendita

Stadiums & Teams in Salamanca

Team	League	Division


Estadio Sergio León Chávez
Plaza de toros

Airports Near Salamanca

12 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport	MLM	Large Airport
Guanajuato International Airport	BJX	Large Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport	CYW	Medium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía	—	Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)	—	Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salamanca

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Parroquia Antigua
Sagrado Corazón
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
San Antonio de Padua
Santuario Diocesano del Señor del Hospital
Templo de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Templo de las tres caídas
Templo de San Agustín

Quick Facts

Timezone

America/Mexico_City

Around Salamanca

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools	1
Hospitals	5
Restaurants	17
Cafes	1
Bars	1
Supermarkets	8
Banks	5
Museums	1
Libraries	1
Parks	12
Fire Stations	1
Places of Worship	4

🇲🇽 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 Salamanca

What is the population of Salamanca?

Salamanca has a population of 160,682 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 539 people per square mile, spread across 298.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salamanca?

Salamanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Salamanca?

The job market in Salamanca is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area, including 17 restaurants and food service locations.

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