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Salcedo

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Salcedo is a second-order administrative division in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, at 2,636 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Miguel, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is 93 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ambato / Chachoan, 17 km away.

Also known as: Cantón Salcedo

Overview

Salcedo Canton is canton of Cotopaxi province, Ecuador.

It is located in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador.

Established in 1919-09-19.

The population is about 67,493 (2022).

It covers about 469 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,651 metre.

Also known as: ES Salcedo, Cantón Salcedo, Canton San Miguel de Salcedo, Canton Salcedo

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Cotopaxi Province
  • Area 469 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 3' 43" S, 78° 36' 10" W
  • Elevation DEM: 2636 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 190 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

Cantón Salcedo

Weather in Salcedo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salcedo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 9.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 300 W/m2.

Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 7.6 1.9 144 92 1,019.2 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 9.8 3.4 115 80 1,018.7 3.91 / 3.91 91 299.8 n/a
12h 7.5 3.1 135 93 1,020.0 0.00 / 1.15 100 198.7 n/a
18h 5.9 2.4 129 92 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.08 93 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.1 2.8 128 91 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.03 55 6.6 n/a
30h 14.6 5.6 111 52 1,015.9 0.27 / 0.30 98 651.5 n/a
36h 7.1 3.3 114 85 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.18 91 475.1 n/a
42h 4.9 2.9 123 87 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 5.6 2.7 122 84 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 45 9.2 n/a
54h 14.4 6.6 113 49 1,016.3 0.07 / 0.07 100 714.2 n/a
60h 7.2 3.3 118 89 1,020.3 0.19 / 0.26 100 408.5 n/a
66h 7.0 2.0 131 92 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.05 92 0.0 n/a
Friday 7.6 3.1 129 93 1,020.5 0.25 / 0.30 100 2.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salcedo?
Now 7.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 9.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 300 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Salcedo today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Salcedo?
Local time is 13:53. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Salcedo?
Salcedo is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Salcedo?
DEM 2,636 m.
Where is Salcedo located?
It is at -1.06185, -78.60285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salcedo in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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