Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)
Learn about small village of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 141 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The town of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) belongs to the municipality of Romita (State of Guanajuato). There are 141 inhabitants and it is 1,764 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jalpa de Cánovas is 65 minutes away by car (61 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #63 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja), 95% of the inhabitants are catholic and 50% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) is located at 9.1 kilometers from Romita, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja).
#1 Where is Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) in Guanajuato? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja).
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#2 The population of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) (Guanajuato) is 141 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 72 | 69 | 141 |
| 2010 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
| 2005 | 63 | 54 | 117 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.31 | 3.39 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 1.42% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 7.09% | 4.96% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.84% | 3.39% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.26% | 6.45% |
| Schooling level: | 7.55 | 5.71 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.4 | 5.89 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.7 | 5.57 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.17% | 23.14% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 62.32% | 40.68% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 11.11% | 6.45% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 36 | 28 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 80.56% | 75.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 77.78% | 85.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 97.22% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 88.89% | 75.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 50.00% | 60.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 63.89% | 40.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 5.56% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 5.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 77.78% | 15.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.78% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)
With the satellite map of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) 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 Romita. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)
Many people want to stay in the town of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) 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:- HOTEL RESTER: 12 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL INDEPENDENCIA: 13 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- PENSION SANCHEZ: 12 km away, direction East (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EL PARAISO: 13 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)? The list of the best places to visit in Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro El Coyote (1889 meters): 2.3 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Chino (1860 meters): 4.0 km walk (67 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Capillita (1854 meters): 4.0 km walk (71 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro La Tetilla (1850 meters): 5.6 km walk (91 minutes), heading North.
- Jalpa de Cánovas (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Parque Cañada de Los Negros", 65 km, heading West (61 minutes by car)
- San José del Jagüey (56 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Reyes de San José (El Nido) (236 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Lourdes (693 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
- El Camaleón (542 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 5 | 6 | 11 |
#7 Pictures of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja), 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 de la Cruz (La Oreja), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) (Guanajuato) is 36214
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 36214. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Santa Elena de la Cruz (La Oreja) ("36") correspond to the State of Guanajuato, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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