Paco is a district located in the city of Manila, Philippines. It serves as one of the urban areas within the capital region.
The name Paco is also recognized as a Spanish nickname for Francisco. According to folk etymology, the nickname may originate from Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order. The name was reportedly derived by taking the first syllable of each word in the Latin phrase "pater communitatis," which was used to describe him by the order.