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La Mesa, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
La Mesa is a small city in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 26,699. Elevation: 9,462 ft (2,884 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Mesa
La Mesa is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Tequendama Province of the department of Cundinamarca. The urban centre is located 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Bogotá.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,699 |
| Population Density | 191 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,462 ft (2,884 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.2667°, -73.9167° |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| State / Province | Cundinamarca |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Mesa
La Mesa is a small city in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 26,699. The city sits at an elevation of 9,462 feet (2,884 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.
Climate in La Mesa
La Mesa has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Apr (16.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1690 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Colombia avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,462 ft (2,884 m) |
| Area | 140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2667°N, 73.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 154 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 168 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 50°F in June to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in La Mesa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Departamental Integrado | College | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Departamental Carmen de Carupa | College | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Cundinamarca sede Ubaté | University | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Mesa
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Radio | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | — | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Majuy Stereo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Mesa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana | ||||
| Museo de la Sal | ||||
| Museo de la salmuera | ||||
| Museo Gabriel García Márquez |
Libraries in La Mesa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal de Coper | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Mesa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distriagricola Colombia | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Ferias Ganaderas | |||||
| Plaza de La Papa La Carupana | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Suesca |
Stadiums & Teams in La Mesa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Mesa
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large Airport |
| German Olano Air Base | PAL | Medium Airport |
| Tunja Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Barbosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Furatena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guaymaral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Libélula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Muzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Perales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Jagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Velásquez Airport | PYA | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Colombia
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What is the population of La Mesa?
La Mesa has a population of 26,699 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 140.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Mesa?
La Mesa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.