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Santa Elena
City in Jaén, Spain
Overview
Santa Elena is a peaceful village in Jaén province, renowned as the gateway to the Despeñaperros Natural Park. Its blend of tradition and natural beauty offers an authentic slice of rural Andalusia. With a small population, the town feels welcoming and laidback.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Jaén
Population
866
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.34°, -3.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,240
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-7.1°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
419 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
100 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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