San Francisco, Guatemala
Petén · Guatemala
San Francisco is a small town in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 3,954. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°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 | 3,954 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7978°, -89.9351° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Petén |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.6 inches (2,175 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco
San Francisco is a small town in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 3,954. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7978°N, 89.9351°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in San Francisco
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuelita de Párvulos | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnico Municipal de Formacion "INTEMFO" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Párvulos "San Juan de Dios" | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Básico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria "Enma Leticia Ochaeta de Gongora | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Técnico Industrial "Lic. Roderico Santos Trujillo" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria "Enecon Segura" | — | — | — | — |
| Insitituto Básico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Parvulos Barrio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Francisco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de San Miguel | ||||
| Museo El Petencito | ||||
| Museo Nueva Horizonte |
Libraries in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca CUDEP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disagro Santa Elena | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Benito | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Santa Elena Market |
Gas Stations in San Francisco
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Francisco
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Francisco
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Medium Airport |
| Carmelita Airport | CMM | Small Airport |
| La Libertad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Macanche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paso Caballos Airport | PCG | Small Airport |
| Poptún Airport | PON | Small Airport |
| Sayaxché Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tikindustrias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Francisco
What is the population of San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of 3,954 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 366.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.
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