San Francisco, which is Spanish for "Saint Francis," takes its name from Mission San Francisco de Asís, which in turn was named after Saint Francis of Assisi. The mission received its … See more

The 2020 United States census showed San Francisco's population to be 873,965, an increase of 8.5% from the 2010 census. With roughly one-quarter the population density of See more

Although the Financial District, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf are well known around the world, San Francisco is also characterized by its numerous culturally rich … See more

Indigenous history
The earliest archeological evidence of human habitation of the territory of San Francisco dates to … See more

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States, at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and See more

The city has a diversified service economy, with employment spread across a wide range of professional services, including tourism See more

Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants have played in San Francisco since moving from New York in 1958. The Giants play at See more