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Mesetas, Colombia

Meta Department · Colombia

Mesetas is a small city in Meta Department, Colombia with a population of 9,751. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,751 Population 8/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
109.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Mesetas

Mesetas

Mesetas is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia.

People

Population9,751
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain109.4 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population9,751
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates3.3846°, -74.0442°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceMeta Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation109.4 inches (2,779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mesetas

Mesetas is a small city in Colombia (Meta Department) with a population of 9,751. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Mesetas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Colombia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area1,155.1 sq mi (2,991.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates3.3846°N, 74.0442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.4"
188% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 8, 2025.

Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 117 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 110 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 113 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 70 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 24 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 102 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 92 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 141 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 43 km
May 14, 2023 Colombia M4.8 82 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 119 km
Jun 30, 2023 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia M4.7 65 km
Jun 8, 2025 1 km ENE of Paratebueno, Colombia M4.7 145 km
Jun 1, 1999 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M4.7 117 km
Jan 21, 2006 18 km WSW of Cubarral, Colombia M4.7 37 km
Apr 23, 1994 15 km ESE of Cabrera, Colombia M4.6 70 km
Mar 12, 2007 3 km NW of Tres Esquinas, Colombia M4.6 94 km
Jan 22, 2003 40 km SSE of Cabrera, Colombia M4.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 13.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 13.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 11.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 12.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in

Mesetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Mesetas

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Jorge Tadeo Lozano - - - -
COLEGIOLOS FUNDADORES - - - -
Colegio Departamental Agrop Los Fundadores - - - -
Escuela Payande Sol - - - -
Escuela Alto Cafre - - - -
Escuela El Diamante - - - -
Escuela La Marina - - - -
Escuela Rural Alto Gobernador - - - -
Escuela Naranjal - - - -
Escuela Las Flores - - - -
Sede Rural Guacamayas - - - -
Intitución Educativa Los Fundadores - - - -
Institución Educativa Los Fundadores Sede José Ignacio Gonzalez - - - -
Escuela La Libertad - - - -
Escuela Rural Cafetales - - - -
Escuela Rural Las Brumas - - - -
Colegio Libertad Maranata - - - -
Escuela El Mirador - - - -
Centro Educativo Río Guejar - - - -
Escuela Rural La Cominera - - - -
Actores de Paz - - - -
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Museums in Mesetas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la memoria por la reconciliación y la Paz El Castillo Meta

Libraries in Mesetas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública municipal Alfonso Mene ses0.0

Hotels in Mesetas

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Botalon del Abuelo
Hotel Palma Real
Pie'Monte Eco Hotel

Restaurants in Mesetas

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Pacífico
Memorias del Río

Gas Stations in Mesetas

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092954371
Estacion de servicio ZEUSS

Airports Near Mesetas

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gomez Nino Apiay Air BaseAPIMedium Airport
Andalucía Airport-Small Airport
Caño Blanco Airport-Small Airport
El Cairo Airport-Small Airport
El Convento Airport-Small Airport
El Prado Airport-Small Airport
El Progreso Airport-Small Airport
El Ruby Airport-Small Airport
Gaviotas Airport-Small Airport
Guamitos Airport-Small Airport
Guanayas Airport-Small Airport
Halcones Airport-Small Airport
La Cabana Airport-Small Airport
La Candela Airport-Small Airport
La Colina Airport-Small Airport
La Diana Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
La Florida Airport-Small Airport
La Loma Airport-Small Airport
La Luna Airport-Small Airport
La Realidad Airport-Small Airport
La Union Airport-Small Airport
Las Brisas Airport-Small Airport
Las Juanas Airport-Small Airport
Los Sabanales Airport-Small Airport
Majagual Airport-Small Airport
Malvinas Airport-Small Airport
Matupa Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Lleras Airport-Small Airport
Quebraditas Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
San Martín Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Uribe AirportURISmall Airport
Vista Hermosa Airport-Small Airport
Yaguarito Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mesetas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Actores de Paz
Parroquia

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,285 m (4,216 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesetas

What is the population of Mesetas?

Mesetas has a population of 9,751 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,155.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mesetas?

Mesetas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.4 inches.

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