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Tame, Colombia

Arauca Department · Colombia

Tame is a small city in Arauca Department, Colombia with a population of 29,099. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,099 Population 13/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
100.0 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tame

Tame

Tame is a town and municipality in the Arauca Department, Colombia. The municipality has a total area of around 5,419 square kilometres or 2,090 square miles.

People

Population29,099
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain100.0 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population29,099
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates6.4607°, -71.7362°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceArauca Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation100.0 inches (2,539 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tame

Tame is a small city in Colombia (Arauca Department) with a population of 29,099. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Tame

Tame has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1011 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 14.5° / 27.6° 31.6
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 15.3° / 28.4° 29.2
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 15.6° / 28° 68.1
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 16.5° / 28.6° 99.9
May 21.1°C / 70°F 16.5° / 27.8° 125.7
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 15.7° / 26° 133.2
Jul 20°C / 68°F 15.4° / 25.8° 109.4
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.8° 108.7
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 16.1° / 28° 87.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.5° / 28° 89.6
Nov 21°C / 70°F 16.4° / 27.1° 80.4
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.2° 48.2
Tame has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Colombia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area2,235.9 sq mi (5,791.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates6.4607°N, 71.7362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.0"
163% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

876 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 143 km
Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 58 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 111 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 44 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 110 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 9 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 136 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 101 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 132 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 146 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 135 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 145 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 148 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Jan 24, 2019 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 13.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 15.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 13.9 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in

Tame has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 100.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tame

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio Froilan College - ,
colegio liceo Tame College - ,
colegio San Miguel College - ,

Schools in Tame

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela San Pablo - - - -
Institución Educativa Joel Sierra - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA STA LUISA - - - -
Escuela Nueva Los Maracos - - - -
ESCUELA RUR CAÑO GUARAPO - - - -
Centro Educativo Gabriel Mistral - - - -
Centro Educativo Casiabo - - - -
Centro Educativo Antonio Ricaute - - - -
Centro Educativo Agustín Nieto Caballero - - - -
Centro Educativo Florestania - - - -
Centro Educativo Santa Helena - - - -
Escuela Bello Oriente - - - -
Centro Educativo Nuevo Amanecer - - - -
Centro Educativo Santa Ines - - - -
Jardín Infantil Pacto Por La Infancia - - - -
Escuela Urb El Porvenir - - - -
Centro Educativo Balcon del Llano - - - -
Concentración Simon Bolívar - - - -
Escuela Urb San Miguel - - - -
Centro Educativo San Antonio - - - -
Institución Educativa San Luis - - - -
Escuela Urbano 20 de Julio - - - -
Liceo Tame - - - -
Colegio Froilan Farias - - - -
Unidad Educ Inocencio Chinca - - - -
Hogar Juvenil Campesino La Esperanza - - - -
Institución Educativa Las Cayenas - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA CLUB INFANTIL CASITA DE LOS SUEÑOS - - - -
OTRA-SIGLA CORPOAPRENDER - - - -
Gimnasio Corporiente de Tame - - - -
Jardín Infantil Ayudarte A Crecer - - - -
Colegio El Bosque - - - -
Liceo Adventista Libertad - - - -
Institución Oriental Femenino - - - -
Sede Educativa Cerro Cristal - - - -
Sede Airiko Bayakan - - - -
Escuela Pedro Alonso Castilla - - - -
Centro Educativo La Esperanza - - - -
Escuela La Galaxia - - - -
Escuela Policarpa Salavarrieta - - - -
Centro Educativo El Tablon Purare - - - -
Centro Educativo Costa Rica - - - -
Centro Educativo Cravo Charro Ii - - - -
Centro Educativo Los Andes - - - -
Escuela Rural La Amistad - - - -
Centro Educativo Tres Esquinas - - - -
Centro Educativo Fernando de Magallanes - - - -
Centro Educativo Cravo Corozo - - - -
Centro Educativo Barcelona - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tame

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Tame

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0

Hotels in Tame

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas cordillera Hotel
Hotel don Chepe
Hotel Libertadores
Hotel Piedemonte Araucano
Hotel Royal Bacarly
Royal Bacarly

Restaurants in Tame

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero la jaula
Cero Estrés
La Bahía
M Musa Gastrobar
Madurados Carbón & Parrilla
Restaurante Bar Pa Pry Ka's
Shaday
Toretos parrilla bar

Cafes in Tame

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café express
Centro de Experiencias HONOREM Café
Sanabria Café

Monuments in Tame

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gesta libertadora
Inocencio Chinca
Puerta de Tame

Clinics in Tame

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Vacunación
IPS Sikuaso Tame

Dentists in Tame

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Odontológico

Veterinaries in Tame

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria La Ganadera

Bus Stations in Tame

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cootranstame
Terminal de buses

Gas Stations in Tame

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092955478

Banks in Tame

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco W

Airports Near Tame

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gustavo Vargas AirportTMEMedium Airport
Paz de Ariporo AirportPZAMedium Airport
El Cairo Airport-Small Airport
El Danubio Airport-Small Airport
El Troncal AirportARQSmall Airport
Hato Corozal AirportHTZSmall Airport
Hato La Aurora Airport-Small Airport
La Chapa Airport-Small Airport
La Colonia Airport-Small Airport
Los Colonizadores AirportRVESmall Airport
Pore AirportPRESmall Airport
Rondón Airport-Small Airport
Tablón De Tamara AirportTTMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tame

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
interapidisimo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
419 m (1,375 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 Tame

What is the population of Tame?

Tame has a population of 29,099 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,235.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tame?

Tame has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.0 inches.

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