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San Francisco, Colombia

Putumayo Department · Colombia

San Francisco is a small town in Putumayo Department, Colombia with a population of 4,350. Elevation: 7,152 ft (2,180 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,350 Population 19/sq mi density
7,152 ft Elevation 2,180 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
92.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Francisco

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

Population4,350
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain92.9 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation7,152 ft (2,180 m)
Population4,350
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation7,152 ft (2,180 m)
Coordinates1.1764°, -76.8784°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvincePutumayo Department
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation92.9 inches (2,359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco

San Francisco is a small town in Colombia (Putumayo Department) with a population of 4,350. The city sits at an elevation of 7,152 feet (2,180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Francisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,152 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Colombia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,152 ft (2,180 m)
Area227.1 sq mi (588.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates1.1764°N, 76.8784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"
144% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 102 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 57 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 120 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 68 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 125 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 45 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 112 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 118 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 117 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 109 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 128 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 127 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 124 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 139 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 137 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 55 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 113 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 124 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 138 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 164 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 175 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 177 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 177 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 191 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 8.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 53°F (12°C) 10.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 11.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 8.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 7.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (5.2").

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Schools in San Francisco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Tamabioy
Escuela Minchoy
Escuela Urb Mix San Francisco
Escuela Rural Mixta Patoyaco
Colegio Almirante Padilla
Escuela Rural Mixta San Antonio del Porotoyaco
Escuela Rural Mixta San Isidro
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Radio Stations near San Francisco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Latina Stereo salsa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in San Francisco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza de Mercado Emprender Mocoa

Restaurants in San Francisco

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los laureles
Restaurante Los Pinos
Restaurante Saná

Gas Stations in San Francisco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terpil

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco

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Airports Near San Francisco

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nariño AirportPSOMedium Airport
Tres De Mayo AirportPUUMedium Airport
Orito AirportSmall Airport
Villa Garzón AirportVGZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Malok Taita Marcelino

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,146 m (7,041 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco

What is the population of San Francisco?

San Francisco has a population of 4,350 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 227.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.9 inches.

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