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Támesis, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Támesis is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 6,406. Elevation: 5,282 ft (1,610 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,406 Population 49/sq mi density
5,282 ft Elevation 1,610 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
93.9 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Támesis

Támesis

Támesis is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of Southwestern Antioquia. Located at an elevation of 1,638 m above sea level, it was established in 1858. The local economy is based on agriculture.

People

Population6,406
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain93.9 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Population6,406
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Coordinates5.6646°, -75.7134°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation93.9 inches (2,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Támesis

Támesis is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 6,406. The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Támesis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Colombia avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Area129.8 sq mi (336.2 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates5.6646°N, 75.7134°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 60 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 134 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 135 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 108 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 63 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 150 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 113 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 104 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 144 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 56 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 95 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 122 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 20 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 8 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 141 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 97 km
Sep 1, 2023 2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 79 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 96 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 102 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 5.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 9.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 10.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 6.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in
August 59°F (15°C) 6.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 8.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 13.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 9.1 in
December 58°F (15°C) 6.4 in

Támesis has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 58°F in October to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (5.3").

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Schools in Támesis

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur La Argentina - - - -
Institucion Rural Santiago Angel Santamaria - - - -
Escuela Rur El Tabor - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Rio Claro - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Cedeño - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Corozal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Betania - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Pescadero - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Otrabanda - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Mesa - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Pedro - - - -
Escuela Rur La Alacena - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Luis - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur San Isidro - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Isabelita Patiño - - - -
Otra sigla Preesc Mis Amiguitos - - - -
Escuela Urb Eladia Mejia Gonzalez - - - -
Institucion Agricola - - - -
Institucion Educativa San Antonio De Padua - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Libano - - - -
Institución Educativa San Antonio de Pauda - - - -
Institución Educativa Victor Manuel Ozosco - - - -
Corporacion De Desarr Educ Codesat - - - -
Centro Educativo Indig Miguel Certiga - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Mirla - - - -
Otra sigla La Matilde - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur La Liboriana - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Tacon - - - -
Institución Educativa Agrícola VMOG - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Guayabal - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Teresita Obando C - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur El Encanto - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Rio Frio - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Pio Xii - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Joaquina Montoya - - - -
Escuela Urb Victor Manuel Orozco Gomez - - - -
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Teresa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Támesis

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brisa FM 93.1 baladas en español, crossover MP3 128 kbps
RENCORDRADIO música latina, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC
Armenia Stereo 89.4 FM crossover, musica AAC

Museums in Támesis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAJA Museum Anthropologia y Arte
MAJA Museum Casa de la Musica
MAJA Museum Casa Jose Tomas Urobe Abad
Museo de Arte Religioso
Museo de las Plantas

Libraries in Támesis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escuela Normal Superior0.0
Biblioteca María Elena Duque0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Caramanta0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gabriel Peláez Montoya0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Martin Fierro bookstore0.0

Hotels in Támesis

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Balcon Tamesino
Hotel El Paraiso
Monte Mágico
Vegas del Río

Restaurants in Támesis

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Candelaria

Cafes in Támesis

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la casa
Vintage Café Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Támesis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Támesis

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
La Nubia AirportMZLMedium Airport
La Palestina Airport-Small Airport
Pensilvania Airport-Small Airport
Urrao AirportURRSmall Airport
Vegas Del Rio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Támesis

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
1,818 m (5,965 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 Támesis

What is the population of Támesis?

Támesis has a population of 6,406 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 129.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Támesis?

Támesis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.9 inches.

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