# Salto

> city in Buenos Aires province, Argentina

**Wikidata**: [Q1025531](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025531)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salto,_Buenos_Aires)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/salto-q1025531

## Summary
Salto is a city located in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. It serves as the administrative capital of the Salto Partido. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of 27,466 inhabitants.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Salto is defined as a city (a large human settlement).
- **Location:** It is situated in the Salto Partido, within the Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
- **Capital Status:** The city functions as the capital of the Salto Partido.
- **Population (2010):** 27,466 (recorded on October 27, 2010, via census).
- **Population (2001):** 23,816 (recorded on November 17, 2001, via census).
- **Population (1991):** 20,949 (recorded on May 15, 1991, via census).
- **Coordinates:** Latitude -34.283333333333, Longitude -60.233333333333.
- **Elevation:** 33 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone:** UTC−03:00.
- **Identifiers:** BAHRA ID 06714060; Geonames ID 3838227; GNS Unique Feature ID -1011499; Who's On First ID 421196259.
- **Twinned Body:** Salto.

## FAQs
**Where is Salto located?**
Salto is a city located in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. Geographically, it is positioned at coordinates 34.28°S and 60.23°W within the Salto Partido.

**What is the population of Salto?**
The city has experienced steady growth over recent decades. The population was recorded as 20,949 in 1991, increased to 23,816 in 2001, and reached 27,466 by the 2010 census.

**What administrative role does Salto serve?**
Salto serves as the capital city of the Salto Partido, a subdivision within the Buenos Aires province.

## Why It Matters
Salto represents a significant urban settlement within the Buenos Aires province, acting as the administrative heart of the Salto Partido. Its consistent population growth—increasing by over 6,500 residents between 1991 and 2010—highlights its development as a residential and civic hub in the region. The city maintains a global digital presence through extensive documentation across multiple languages and international geographic databases.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center:** Serves as the capital of the Salto Partido.
- **Population Growth:** Documented population increase of approximately 31% between 1991 and 2010.
- **Multilingual Documentation:** The city is documented on Wikipedia in 13 languages, including Cebuano, German, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Persian, French, Italian, Moksha, Dutch, Polish, and Swedish.
- **Geographic Data:** Precise geospatial and elevation data (33m) is maintained across multiple international gazetteers (Geonames, Who's On First, GNS).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Salto is geographically situated in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. It is located within the administrative division of Salto Partido, where it serves as the capital. The city's precise coordinates are latitude -34.283333333333 and longitude -60.233333333333. It rests at an elevation of 33 meters above sea level. The city operates within the UTC−03:00 time zone.

### Demographics
The population of Salto has been tracked through official censuses over three decades, demonstrating a consistent upward trend:
- **1991:** The population was recorded as 20,949 on May 15.
- **2001:** The population rose to 23,816 on November 17.
- **2010:** The population reached 27,466 on October 27.

This data indicates a growth of 3,867 residents between 1991 and 2001, and a further increase of 3,650 residents between 2001 and 2010.

### Administrative and International Identifiers
Salto is cataloged under various international and national identification systems, reflecting its status as a recognized geographic entity:
- **BAHRA ID:** 06714060
- **Geonames ID:** 3838227
- **Who's On First ID:** 421196259
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -1011499
- **Freebase ID:** /m/03nm_xg (referenced from data published in 2013).

### Digital Presence and Media
The city maintains a presence across several digital and encyclopedic platforms. It is categorized under "Salto, Buenos Aires" on Wikimedia Commons, with an associated image file `Salto(BA)_Balneario_002.jpg`. The entity has a sitelink count of 13 and is recognized under the title "Salto, Buenos Aires."

The Wikipedia article for Salto exists in 13 linguistic editions: Cebuano (ceb), Wikimedia Commons (commons), German (de), English (en), Esperanto (eo), Spanish (es), Persian (fa), French (fr), Italian (it), Moksha (mdf), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), and Swedish (sv).

### Administrative Relationships
In terms of administrative hierarchy, Salto is an instance of a city. It is located in and serves as the capital of the Salto Partido. Additionally, the structured data indicates a "twinned administrative body" relationship with the entity "Salto."

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Salto. Urban Settlement. Citypopulation.de](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/argentina/buenosaires/salto/06714060__salto/)
3. GeoNames