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San Francisco, El Salvador
Morazán · El Salvador
San Francisco is a small city in Morazán, El Salvador with a population of 16,152. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Francisco
San Francisco Gotera is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the Morazán department in El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,152 |
| Population Density | 700 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6941°, -88.1041° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Morazán |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.7 inches (1,973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco
San Francisco is a small city in El Salvador (Morazán) with a population of 16,152. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in San Francisco
San Francisco has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1642 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6941°N, 88.1041°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 94 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 98 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 103 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 129 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in San Francisco
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMUN SHEA | College | — | — |
| CE LA MONTAÑA | College | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR "ALBERTO MASFERRER" | College | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR "BENITO JUAREZ" | College | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR "CASERIO POTRERILLO, CANTON VALLE GRANDE" | College | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón en Higueras | College | — | — |
| Centro Escolar La Tejera | College | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR YOLOAIQUIN | College | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Naciones Unidas | College | — | — |
| INPER | College | — | — |
| Instituto de El Mozote | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Osicala | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional INSASI | College | — | — |
Schools in San Francisco
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chilanga | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Dr. David Turcios | — | — | — | — |
| INCHI | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional 14 de Julio de 1875 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Lolotiquillo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San José | — | — | — | — |
| Kinder Los Almendros | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Francisco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Winakirika |
Libraries in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Hotels in San Francisco
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Francisco
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Francisco
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Francisco
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Francisco
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Francisco
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Francisco
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Francisco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near San Francisco
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Francisco
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Familiar | ||
| Electrolab Medic | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud La Presita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Gotera | |
| Cruz de Calvario | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia de Dios de La Profesia Universal | |
| Iglesia de Dios Manatiales de Vida Eterna | |
| Iglesia de Lolotiquillo | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Vida Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Parroquial San Carlos Borromeo | |
| Iglesia Santa María Magdalena Penitente | |
| Misión Evangelistica Iglesia de Dios |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
26 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of 16,152 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 700 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches.