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El Refugio (Baja California)

Learn about tiny town of El Refugio through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1 inhabitants of the State of Baja California

It was formerly known as Rancho el Refugio.

The town of El Refugio (Baja California) belongs to the municipality of Tecate. There are 1 inhabitants and it is 942 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tecate is 38 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #303 of the ranking.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Rancho el Refugio. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Refugio? You can find it at 22.4 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Tecate, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Refugio through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is El Refugio? How to go? Map

Online map of El Refugio in Baja California, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of El Refugio (Baja California) is 1 inhabitants

Population data in El Refugio (Baja California)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			1
2010			3
2005			6

Evolution of the population in El Refugio: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of El Refugio

With the satellite map of El Refugio will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Tecate. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Refugio.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Refugio

Many people want to stay in the town of El Refugio itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

• RANCHO OJAI: 8 km away, direction Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HACIENDA SANTA VERONICA: 13 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
• RANCHO LOS CHABACANOS: 14 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL HONGO: 13 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Refugio

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Refugio? The list of the best places to visit in El Refugio and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Refugio for hiking and trails:

• Loma Tova (1005 meters): 3.4 km walk (62 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Rincón Salado (872 meters): 4.3 km walk (66 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro La Libertad (990 meters): 5.7 km walk (97 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Torre (980 meters): 6.5 km walk (130 minutes), heading East.

Magical Towns near El Refugio to discover the Mexican culture:

• Tecate (Baja California): Don't miss "El Cuchamá", 38 km, heading West (34 minutes by car)

Other towns near El Refugio:

• Ejido Encinal (348 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Loma Tova (256 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• Los Altos (12 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
• Rancho Aguilar (7 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
• Los Columpios (24 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (5 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Refugio

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Refugio, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of El Refugio, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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