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Tausa, Colombia
Cundinamarca · Colombia
Tausa is a small town in Cundinamarca, Colombia with a population of 895. Elevation: 9,816 ft (2,992 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tausa
Tausa is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Ubaté Province, part of the department of Cundinamarca. Tausa is and was an important town on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense due to its salt mine. It was the third most prolific salt deposit for the original inhabitants of the area; the Muisca. Tausa's urban centre is located at an elevation of 2,950 metres (9,680 ft) and a distance of 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the capital Bogotá. The municipality borders San Cayetano, Carmen de Carupa and Sutatausa in the north, Pacho in the west, Sutatausa, Cucunubá and Suesca in the east and in the south with Nemocón and Cogua.
People
Climate
| Population | 895 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,816 ft (2,992 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1990°, -73.8913° |
| 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 Tausa
Tausa is a small town in Colombia (Cundinamarca) with a population of 895. The city sits at an elevation of 9,816 feet (2,992 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.
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 | 9,816 ft (2,992 m) |
| Area | 140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1990°N, 73.8913°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 156 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 169 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 170 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 |
Tausa 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").
Radio Stations near Tausa
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracol Radio Colombia (HJGL 100.9 / HJCY 810 AM, Bogotá) [AAC] | news, talk radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Caracol Radio (Bogotá) - 100.9 FM / 810 AM - HJGL / HJCY - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia | 100.9 fm, 810 am | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| W Radio Colombia, Bogotá (HJCZ 690 AM; HJLN 99.9 MHz FM) Caracol Estéreo / Caracol Radio | news, news and talk | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radiónica (HJYM 99.1 Bogotá) RTVC | electronic, metal | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Blu Radio Bogotá 89.9 | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Candela Estéreo Bogotá (HJPU 101.9) | bogota, latin | MP3 96 kbps | |
| W Radio | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Mundo Retro - Rock & Pop en Español | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| Tropicana Bogotá (HJRX 102.9) Caracol Radio | salsa, tropical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva (Bogotá) - 97.9 FM - HJJK - PRISA Radio - Bogotá, Colombia | 97.9 fm, bogotá | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mix Bogota | bachata, champeta | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vibra Bogotá 104.9 FM | colombian music, latin music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio María Colombia | aguachica, barranquilla | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Olímpica Stereo - Barranquilla | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Balada FM Bogotá | amor, baladas | MP3 | |
| Olímpica Stereo(Bogotá) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Blu Radio - Musica | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio UNAL Bogota | university | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voz de la capilla | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radioaktiva | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azul Tricolrock | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 52 kbps | |
| El Café del Mundo | bossa nova, cuban music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioacktiva 97.9 FM | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Acuario Estéreo 1010 AM | baladas en español, musica romantica | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DiscoRumba 95.4 FM | cumbias, electro | AAC | |
| Radio Laodicea | bible, biblia | MP3 | |
| mas radio pb | cristiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Eco Stereo | latina, popular | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majuy Stereo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nevermore Radio - Nevermore Network | alternative, ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Parranda Vallenata | music, vallenato | MP3 | |
| Ctb stereo | - | MP3 | |
| La 1070 de Radio Santa Fe (Q'Hubo Radio, HJCG, 1070 kHz, Bogotá) | local music, news | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La X Más Música 03.9 Bogotá | classic hits, hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Estación ZaS Radio | 2000s, 60s | MP3 | |
| Fuego AM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alerta Bogotá 104.4 fm | baladas música popular colombiana nacional varios, debates y deportes | UNKNOWN 133 kbps | |
| Super Clásica | 60s, 70s | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Su Presencia radio | - | OGG | |
| AS radio 690 am | deportes, futbol | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Su Presencia | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Colmundo Radio Bogota | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Emisora Minuto de Dios Bogotá 107.9 FM | catholic radio, católica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Auténtica Bogotá 540 AM | biblia, cristiana | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Aviva2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Kalle FM | classical, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Voltio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Guarida Hip Hop | hip hop, latinoamérica | MP3 |
Museums in Tausa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano | ||||
| Museo Aeroespacial Colombiano | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de la Sabana | ||||
| Museo de la Sal | ||||
| Museo de la salmuera | ||||
| Museo Fuerza Aérea | ||||
| Museo Gabriel García Márquez | ||||
| Parque Museo Fuerzas Militares |
Libraries in Tausa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de parramonte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Fuente | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal El Futuro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede Estación del Tren | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Roberto González Otero sede principal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubiel Valencia Cossío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ricardo Moros Urbina | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tausa
| 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 Campesino | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Suesca | |||||
| Punto de encuentro |
Restaurants in Tausa
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tausa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tausa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tausa
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | Large 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 |
| Medina Airport | MND | Small Airport |
| Muzo 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
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tausa
What is the population of Tausa?
Tausa has a population of 895 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 140.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tausa?
Tausa 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.