A few facts about El Higo
- El Higo has a population of about 8,500.
- It's part of the Veracruz region.
- It's about 269 km to Mexico City, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Ciudad Valles, about 63 km away.
- Towns nearby: Tanquián de Escobedo (28 km), Tempoal de Sánchez (28 km) and Pánuco (42 km).