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Salto, Uruguay
Salto Department · Uruguay
Salto is a mid-size city in Salto Department, Uruguay with a population of 99,823. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salto
Salto is the capital city of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.
People
Climate
| Population | 99,823 |
| Population Density | 6,013 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.3881°, -57.9598° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Salto Department |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.9 inches (1,343 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salto
Salto is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Salto Department) with a population of 99,823. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Salto
Salto has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1359 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.3881°N, 57.9598°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in |
Salto has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in June to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.4").
Colleges & Universities in Salto
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERP Salto (Litoral) | College | - | Visit → |
| Estación Experimental de la Facultad de Agronomía en Salto | University | - | Visit → |
| Hogar Estudiantil | University | - | , |
| Instituto de Alta Especialización Salto | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Formación Docente de Salto | College | - | Visit → |
| UdelaR Regional Norte | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Salto | University | - | , |
Schools in Salto
57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 117 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 35 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 3 José Pedro Varela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 92 Martín Elizaincin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 121 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 115 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 114 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 124 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 11 Victor R. Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 107 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 97 Maestra María Dominga Ravagni | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 5 Joaquín Sant'Anna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 98 Doctor José Enrique Rodó | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 112 República Argentina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 120 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 137 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 135 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 136 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 14 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 34 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 81 Enrique Amorín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 88 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 95 Clemente Estable | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 10 Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 4 Horacio Quiroga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 1 Departamental Instituto Politécnico Osimani y Llerena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 1 General José Gervasio Artigas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 2 Etelvina Migliaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 64 España | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 126 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 111 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Evolución | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 Doctor Antonio M. Grompone | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 78 Horacio Quiroga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4 Doctor Juan Zorrilla de San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 3 José Pereira Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 3 - Local Anexo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 131 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 99 Brigadier General Manuel Oribe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 119 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 8 José Batlle y Ordóñez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 132 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 127 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 12 Feliciano Viera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 26 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 93 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 5 Arquitecto Armando Barbieri | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior Salto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Superior Administración y Servicios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 130 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 105 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 116 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salto
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Arapey | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| America FM | salto uruguay | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Salto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casona del Patriarca | ||||
| Domingo Isthilart | ||||
| Jewish Museum of Entre Rios | ||||
| Museo de Antropología y Ciencias Naturales de Concordia | ||||
| Museo de la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de Salto Grande | ||||
| Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología | ||||
| Museo Histórico Militar Coronel Leopoldo Ornstein | ||||
| Museo Horacio Quiroga | ||||
| Museo Interactivo de Ciencias | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Artes Visuales "Hugo Musser" | ||||
| Museo Regional Municipal Palacio Arruabarrena | ||||
| Usina Cultural Salto |
Libraries in Salto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Julio Serebrinsky | 0.0 | |||||
| Olegario Victor Andrade | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Pulgas | |||||
| Mini-Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Supermercado El Picú |
Hotels in Salto
28 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salto
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salto
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Salto
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Salto
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Salto
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salto
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salto
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Salto
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salto
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salto
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Salto
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salto
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Salto
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salto
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | COC | Medium Airport |
| Nueva Hesperides International Airport | STY | Medium Airport |
| Cerro Cueva del Tigre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chajari Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajari Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Concordia Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Angelita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Termas del Arapey Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salto
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agencia Central | |
| Agencia Central | |
| Correo Uruguayo | |
| Correo Uruguayo | |
| Nuñez Encomiendas | |
| UES |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salto
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Cayetano | |
| Capilla San Francisco de Asís | |
| Capilla Virgen del Camino | |
| Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista | |
| Cristo Vive | |
| Don Bosco | |
| Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Apostólica Del Nombre De Jesus | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Asamblea de Dios Misionera | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Ministerio Apostólico Sueño de Dios | |
| Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Nueva Alianza | |
| Nuevo Tiempo | |
| Parroquia Daymán | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
Around Salto
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Salto
12 places within 15 km
- • Los Sauces
- • Castillo de San Carlos
- • Aguas Thermales
- • Cerro de Aranda
- • Cerro Guayacas
- • Cerros Colorados
- • Cerros Colorados
- • Cerros Colorados
- • La Charita
- • Saladero Naranjal de Pereda
- • Viejo Molino
- • Mirador Zona Verde
🇺🇾 About Uruguay
Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Salto
What is the population of Salto?
Salto has a population of 99,823 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 6,013 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salto?
Salto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.