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San Francisco, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
San Francisco is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 665. Elevation: 2,093 ft (638 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 826,079 in 2025. Among U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or more, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income, second by population density, and sixth by aggregate income as of 2024. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area, which is the 13th-largest in the United States. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area, the fifth-largest in the United States.
People
Climate
| Population | 665 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6340°, -82.7282° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco
San Francisco is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 665. The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet (638 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6340°N, 82.7282°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 123 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 75 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 52 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 41 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 192 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near San Francisco
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Francisco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercando Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Refrescos Enil |
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Francisco
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of 665 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.