Salitre Canton

Salitre Canton is an administrative division in Guayas Province in western Ecuador. The territory combines urban neighborhoods with farming areas that support the local economy and way of life.

The area was originally called Urbina Jado before becoming an official administrative unit. This change reflected the development from a small settlement into a recognized canton.

The population of Salitre Canton includes a strong presence of Montubio communities at 79.5 percent, followed by Mestizo groups at 15.9 percent.

The canton sits roughly 42 kilometers from Guayaquil and connects to other municipalities through regular transport links. Getting around the region is easier by using these established routes between neighboring areas.

The land sits just 7 meters above sea level, making it one of Ecuador's lowest administrative regions. This flat position shapes the local climate and how water moves through the landscape.

Location: Guayas Province

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Website: https://salitre.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -1.82944,-79.81556

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43