Santa Elena (Veracruz)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Santa Elena, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 3 inhabitants of Veracruz.

It was formerly known as Rancho Santa Elena.

The town of Santa Elena (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Tecolutla. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Oriente is 18 km away. The Magical Town of Papantla is 92 minutes away by car (65 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #181 in terms of number of inhabitants.

You may know this town as Rancho Santa Elena, because this was its former name. In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Santa Elena is located at 17.3 kilometers from Tecolutla, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Santa Elena.

#1 Where is Santa Elena? How to go? Map

Online map of Santa Elena in Veracruz, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Santa Elena (Veracruz) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in Santa Elena (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20103
20052
Evolution of the population in Santa Elena: Total   Men   Women
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#3 Satellite photo of Santa Elena

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Santa Elena, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tecolutla. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Santa Elena.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santa Elena

Do you want to stay in Santa Elena? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Santa Elena:

#5 What to do in Santa Elena

A weekend in Santa Elena and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Santa Elena and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Beaches in Santa Elena for sunbathing:
  • Playa Oriente: A 18 km walk (218 minutes) or 26 minutes by car, heading East.
Mountains in Santa Elena for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Copelado (100 meters): 4.5 km walk (82 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Hueytepec (215 meters): 10.0 km walk (193 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Tumbo (166 meters): 12.5 km walk (228 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Mirador (180 meters): 18.2 km walk (304 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Santa Elena:Other towns near Santa Elena:
  • Oro Verde (7 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • El Fuerte de Anaya (740 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the South (9 minutes by car)
  • Ejido el Paraíso (41 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
  • Dos de Octubre (270 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • El Abanico (10 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Santa Elena

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

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of Tecolutla

  1. Barra Boca de Lima (3 inhabitants)
  2. Desviación a Riachuelos (21 inhabitants)
  3. El Embarcadero (23 inhabitants)
  4. El Esfuerzo (6 inhabitants)
  5. El Manantial (11 inhabitants)
  6. Finca Estero Verde (9 inhabitants)
  7. Hermanos Córdoba (62 inhabitants)
  8. La Compuerta (- inhabitants)
  9. La Gloria (9 inhabitants)
  10. La Ponderosa (2 inhabitants)
  11. Los Caracoles (2 inhabitants)
  12. Los Chijoles (- inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Progreso (- inhabitants)
  14. Santa Teresa (2 inhabitants)
  15. Torre Molino (6 inhabitants)