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Salinas, Uruguay
Canelones · Uruguay
Salinas is a small city in Canelones, Uruguay with a population of 8,626. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salinas
Salinas is a city and resort of the Costa de Oro in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,626 |
| Population Density | 4,357 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.7773°, -55.8395° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Canelones |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salinas
Salinas is a small city in Uruguay (Canelones) with a population of 8,626. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Salinas
Salinas has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1197 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.7773°N, 55.8395°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | MONTEVIDEO | Unknown | - | - | 34 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (3.0").
Schools in Salinas
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo 1 de Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Proa del Este | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 1 de El Pinar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 259 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 de El Pinar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 292 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 268 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Médanos de Solymar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 271 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 262 | - | - | - | - |
| CEA Escuela 262 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Siglo XXI | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 de Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 305 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 219 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 136 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 224 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 295 | - | - | - | - |
| Urugua | - | - | - | - |
| Clifton college | - | - | - | - |
| Willow School | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto El Pinar | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salinas
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Sol FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Carve Deportiva | sports | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Centenario CX36 1250 AM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| El Espectador 810 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Naturaleza 88.1 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CX12 Radio Oriental 770 AM | cx12 radio oriental 770 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chiveo | infancia, musica infantil | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Oceano FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Clarin | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atlantida FM 89.9 | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Pipí Cucú | musica popular, música uruguaya | AAC 105 kbps | |
| Radio Pipí Cucú (128 kbps) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Zurda | folk, latinamerican music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Cosquin Rock Radio Uruguay | chat, fun | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Nueva del Sur | - | MP3 | |
| FM HIT 90.3 Uruguay | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 24 de Agosto | classic rock oldies, golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Montevideo Jazz Radio | - | MP3 | |
| M24 - 97.9 fm MVD y 102.5 fm Maldonado | entretenimiento, information | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Prado Sur | ballads, classic rock | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Salinas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Casa de Artigas | ||||
| MUDE - Museo Uruguayo del Escultismo |
Libraries in Salinas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Shangrilá | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Cultural. Biblioteca José G. Artigas | 0.0 | |||||
| Nuestros Hijos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salinas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Shangrilá | |||||
| Feria vecinal | |||||
| Kabemar |
Hotels in Salinas
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salinas
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salinas
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Salinas
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salinas
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salinas
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salinas
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salinas
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salinas
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salinas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Charrúa |
Airports Near Salinas
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | Large Airport |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | PDP | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Canelones | - | Small Airport |
| Captain Juan Manuel Boiso Lanza Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Centro Aeronáutico Piriápolis | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbres de Carrasco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Florida Aviation Center | - | Small Airport |
| La Calera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Military Aeronautical School | - | Small Airport |
| Minas Municipal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wings of Freedom Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Salinas
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Casmu | ||
| Centro Médico PORTONES |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salinas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Nueva Apostolica de Pinamar | |
| Iglesia Santa Isabel de Hungria | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Salinas?
Salinas has a population of 8,626 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 4,357 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salinas?
Salinas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.