Saltillo Pennsylvania Map

About Saltillo, Pennsylvania

Saltillo is a locality in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 417. The population density is 433.6 people per km². Saltillo is located at 40.2106°N, 78.0067°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17253.

Saltillo rests in a valley cupped by hills, where the land rolls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 29.5 miles south-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 136°T), and is situated 18.9 miles south of Huntingdon. The sky here seems to stretch wider, a vast canvas above the neat rows of cultivated fields that climb the gentler slopes and give way to denser woodlands on the steeper inclines. A creek, its name whispered by the rustling leaves, winds through the heart of Saltillo, its banks often softened by a persistent mist that clings to the air in the early morning, lending a hushed quality to the dawn. The houses, many with porches that invite lingering, stand in comfortable proximity, their roofs a patchwork of weathered shingles and newer asphalt, reflecting the slow, steady evolution of a place that has known its share of seasons. The history of Saltillo is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty. Once a hub for the timber and coal industries that shaped much of this region’s early economy, the echoes of that industrious past are now softened by time, much like the worn stone of the old mill foundations. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with farms producing corn, soybeans, and hay, their golden hues a familiar sight against the green of the summer hills. The familiar scent of woodsmoke often drifts on the autumn air, a testament to a community that still values the simple warmth of hearth and home. Saltillo’s character is one of resilience, a quiet strength drawn from generations who understood the land and its enduring rhythms.

About This Saltillo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saltillo, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.210636, -78.006668. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Saltillo and Huntingdon County.

Detailed location data for Saltillo includes the ZIP code (17253), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Huntingdon County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (Southern Huntingdon County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Saltillo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.