San Francisco Postal Codes: 6613 | Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas

Key Facts

San Francisco is a municipality located in the province of Southern Leyte within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated on the western coast of Panaon Island, San Francisco occupies a strategic position facing the Sogod Bay and is connected to mainland Leyte via the Liloan-San Ricardo Road that traverses the island. With an approximate population of 13,500 people spread across its 22 barangays, the municipality covers a land area of approximately 68 square kilometers characterized by coastal plains gradually rising to forested hills inland. San Francisco serves as an important local government unit administering these 22 barangays, with its economy primarily based on fishing, coconut farming, and small-scale agriculture. The municipality benefits from its coastal location with fishing grounds in Sogod Bay supporting local livelihoods, while its interior areas contain forest reserves and agricultural lands. As part of the Philippines' local government structure, San Francisco provides essential services to its residents and maintains the infrastructure connecting it to neighboring municipalities. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for each of San Francisco's 22 barangays to facilitate accurate addressing and navigation within the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Liloan
• San Ricardo
• Pintuyan