Sveta Jelena is located in the municipality Mošćenička Draga, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County at an elevation of 340 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 4.23 km² (1.63 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 96 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (96%), but also. Nearby places: Golovik, Kalac, Martina, Mošćenice, Brseč, Grabrova, Mošćenička Draga, Sveti Petar, Sučići and Obrš.