Santa Elena facts for kids

Santa Elena is a name used for many different places and things around the world. It is a Spanish name that means "Saint Helena." Many places are named after Saint Helena, who was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.

Places Called Santa Elena

Many towns, cities, and regions across the globe share the name Santa Elena. Here are some examples:

In North and Central America

• Santa Elena, Belize: There are a few places named Santa Elena in the country of Belize. One is in Cayo and another is a village near the border with Mexico in Corozal. There is also a municipality in Toledo.
• Santa Elena, Costa Rica: This town is a popular spot for tourists, especially those visiting the cloud forests of Monteverde.
• Santa Elena, El Salvador: You can find a neighborhood called Santa Elena in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador. Another Santa Elena is in the Usulután area.
• Santa Elena, Guatemala: This town is located in the Petén region of Guatemala.
• Santa Elena, Honduras: A town in the La Paz region of Honduras.
• Santa Elena, Mexico: In Mexico, Santa Elena can refer to a locality in Ocosingo, Chiapas, or a municipality in Yucatán.
• Santa Elena, Texas, United States: A small community in the state of Texas.
• Santa Elena (Spanish Florida), United States: This was an important Spanish settlement in what is now Parris Island, South Carolina. It was a capital of Spanish Florida in the 1500s.

In South America

• Santa Elena, Argentina: A city located in the Entre Ríos province of Argentina.
• Santa Elena, Colombia: A township that is part of the large city of Medellín.
• Santa Elena, Ecuador: This city is the capital of the Santa Elena Province in Ecuador. The province itself is also named Santa Elena.
• Santa Elena, Paraguay: A district in the Cordillera Department of Paraguay.
• Santa Elena, Peru: A town in the Virú province of Peru.
• Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela: A city in the Bolívar state of Venezuela, close to the border with Brazil.

In Europe and Asia

• Santa Elena, Spain: A municipality in the Jaén province of Spain.
• Santa Elena de Jamuz, Spain: A village in the Castile and León region of Spain.
• Santa Elena, Philippines: There are several places named Santa Elena in the Philippines, including a municipality in Camarines Norte, a district in Marikina, and a town in Samar.

Other Uses of the Name

Besides places, Santa Elena can also refer to other things:

• Santa Elena River: A river found in the Nor Cinti Province of Bolivia.
• Santa Elena (Mexibús): This is a station for the Mexibús bus rapid transit system in Chimalhuacán, Mexico.

See also

• In Spanish: Santa Elena para niños
• Santa Elena District (disambiguation)
• Sant'Elena (disambiguation)
• Saint Helena (disambiguation)