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Altos de San Francisco, Panama
Panamá Oeste Province · Panama
Altos de San Francisco is a small city in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 8,189. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Altos de San Francisco
La Chorrera is a city and municipality in central Panama, located about 30 km south-west of Panama City. It is the capital of the province of Panamá Oeste and one of the larger cities in the country and is fond of the phrase "La Bella, Enamoradora y Querendona, La Gran Chorrera", reportedly as a tribute to its beautiful women, kind people, and happy nightlife.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,189 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8617°, -79.7900° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Panamá Oeste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.2 inches (2,444 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altos de San Francisco
Altos de San Francisco is a small city in Panama (Panamá Oeste Province) with a population of 8,189. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 314.7 sq mi (814.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8617°N, 79.7900°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Valle, El (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Valle, El | Stratovolcano | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in |
Altos de San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in Altos de San Francisco
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Pedro Pablo Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Profesional Técnico La Chorrera | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Altos de San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Altos de San Francisco
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Life Panama | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Antena 8 100.1 FM | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ultra Stereo 98.9 FM | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| TVN Radio | — | AAC 213 kbps |
Museums in Altos de San Francisco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Biomuseo | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Fundación Museo Arias Madrid | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Mariposario Metropolitano | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Miraflores Visitors Center | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo | ||||
| Museo de La Chorrera | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la cultura democratica | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad | ||||
| Museo de la Libertad |
Libraries in Altos de San Francisco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 0.0 | |||||
| Agencia Central Panameña de Publicaciones S.A. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eusebio A. Morales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Justo Arosemena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lucas Bárcenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipial Noris Correa de Sanjur | 0.0 | |||||
| BP-Hortensio de Icaza | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria La Preferida | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria y Novedades Emilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altos de San Francisco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Cadena de Frío de Panamá | |||||
| Mercadito de buhonería | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado El Cruce | |||||
| Mercado Público |
Restaurants in Altos de San Francisco
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altos de San Francisco
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Altos de San Francisco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio de Balboa | ||
| Estadio Juan D. Arosemena | ||
| Estadio Maracaná | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew | ||
| Estadio Nacional Rod Carew |
Airports Near Altos de San Francisco
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | Large Airport |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport | ONX | Medium Airport |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Medium Airport |
| Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Captain Krish E. Persaud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chame Mayor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coral Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguila Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fernando Eleta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Sherman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mandinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamá Pacífico International Airport | BLB | Small Airport |
| Rio Sidra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Island Airport | SIC | Small Airport |
| Scarlett Martinez International Airport | RIH | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Altos de San Francisco
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Especializado de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica de los Bomberos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altos de San Francisco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
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Public Holidays in Panama
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Altos de San Francisco?
Altos de San Francisco has a population of 8,189 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 314.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altos de San Francisco?
Altos de San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.