Current Date And Time In El Salto, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:43:03 CDT
State: Jalisco
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 21,644
District: El Salto
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Salto in Jalisco, Mexico with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around El Salto.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for El Salto from our regional database:
| State / Region | Jalisco |
| District | El Salto |
| Total Population | 21,644 |
| Land Area | 7.00 km² |
| Population Density | 3,092.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 20.5185° N |
| Center Longitude | -103.1816° E |
| Elevation | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Jalisco | #40 of 653 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Agua Escondida | 6 | 10 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Capulín | 6 | 10 | 6 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Centro de Readaptación Social | 3 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Colonia Guadalupana | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Mirador | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Muey | 3 | 4 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Quince | 7 | 11 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Salitre | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Vado | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| El Verde | 7 | 11 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Galaxia Bonito Jalisco | 2 | 3 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hacienda Vieja del Castillo (Castillo Viejo) | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Juanacatlán | 1 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| La Alameda | 5 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| La Calera | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Jalisco (home state of El Salto), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aguascalientes | 109 | 175 | 94 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 101 | 162 | 87 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Durango | 282 | 454 | 245 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 142 | 229 | 124 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Guerrero | 333 | 537 | 290 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| México | 212 | 341 | 184 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 131 | 210 | 113 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Nayarit | 122 | 197 | 106 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Querétaro | 191 | 308 | 166 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| San Luis Potosí | 184 | 297 | 160 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Salto's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Belize | 1,012 | 1,629 | 879 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 1,568 | 2,523 | 1,361 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| El Salvador | 1,121 | 1,805 | 974 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Guatemala | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Honduras | 1,211 | 1,948 | 1,051 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Nicaragua | 1,358 | 2,185 | 1,179 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| United States | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to El Salto. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jalisco, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Salto (You) | Jalisco | 21,644 | — | — |
| Juanacatlán | Jalisco | 9,133 | 1.8 | SE |
| Galaxia Bonito Jalisco | Jalisco | 9,082 | 2.8 | WSW |
| Centro de Readaptación Social | Jalisco | 13,071 | 4.2 | NNW |
| El Muey | Jalisco | 1,587 | 4.4 | WSW |
| Paseo Puente Viejo | Jalisco | 2,668 | 5.7 | N |
| San José del Castillo | Jalisco | 39,246 | 5.8 | W |
| Puente Grande | Jalisco | 5,664 | 6.1 | NNE |
| La Punta | Jalisco | 4,889 | 6.4 | NNW |
| Colonia Guadalupana | Jalisco | 1,214 | 6.6 | NW |
| Hacienda Vieja del Castillo (Castillo Viejo) | Jalisco | 1,913 | 6.9 | WNW |
How does El Salto rank within Jalisco? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where El Salto appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 |
| Hacienda Santa Fe | 86,935 |
| Ocotlán | 83,769 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Ojuelos de Jalisco | 1,156.71 |
| San Juan de los Lagos | 874.47 |
| Chiquilistlán | 295.20 |
| Zapopan | 200.00 |
| Guadalajara | 145.00 |
| Tlaquepaque | 85.00 |
| Tonalá | 53.00 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 52.00 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 25.00 |
| San Agustín | 21.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 9,556.06 |
| Cihuatlán | 8,027.80 |
| Tonalá | 7,712.43 |
| Tlaquepaque | 7,648.51 |
| Zapopan | 7,382.46 |
| Lomas de San Agustín | 5,918.00 |
| Cocula | 5,853.40 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 5,598.75 |
| Jamay | 4,915.43 |
| Ixtapa | 4,839.33 |
Guadalajara International Airport IATA: GDL 13 km (8 mi) from El Salto |
El Salto sits inside Jalisco, Mexico and ranks #40 of 653 cities in Jalisco by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to El Salto and the countries closest to El Salto by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Mexico. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from El Salto, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around El Salto at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Jalisco, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Salto — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To El Salto table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Jalisco by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of El Salto and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the El Salto map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from El Salto will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of El Salto. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Jalisco city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Salto ranks #40 of 653 cities in Jalisco by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to El Salto is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), about 13 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.