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Tello, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

Tello is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 10,273. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,273 Population 31/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
59.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tello

Tello

Tello är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Huila, i den centrala delen av landet, 210 km sydväst om huvudstaden Bogotá. Tello ligger 581 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 4 868.

People

Population10,273
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Population10,273
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Coordinates3.0669°, -75.1378°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation59.7 inches (1,515 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tello

Tello is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 10,273. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Tello

Tello has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Nov (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1379 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.8° 91.1
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.6° 128.3
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.6° 162.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 169.0
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.2° 91.1
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 39.2
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.9° 29.4
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.7° / 32.7° 16.9
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.6° / 32.7° 53.0
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.2° 180.7
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 29.9° 245.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.4° 172.6
Tello has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Colombia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area333.6 sq mi (864.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates3.0669°N, 75.1378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 20, 2025.

Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 103 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 110 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 120 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 129 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 67 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 67 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 57 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 119 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 97 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 132 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 145 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 79 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 103 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 146 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 35 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 143 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km S of Génova, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 163 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 178 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in

Tello has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tello

Institution Type Founded Website
Institución Educativa Jesús María Aguirre Charry College - ,

Schools in Tello

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Asunción - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tello

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HuilaGeek Radio heavy metal, rock MP3
HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tello

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Artesanal Casa Del Totumo
Museo Paleontologio
Observatorio
Observatorio Astrosur

Libraries in Tello

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Tello

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercaneiva
Surabastos

Banks in Tello

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario

Stadiums & Teams in Tello

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Airports Near Tello

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Ataco Airport-Small Airport
Berlín Airport-Small Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Limonar Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
General Navas Pardo AirportCPLSmall Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
La Floresta Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Polonia Airport-Small Airport
San Diego Airport-Small Airport
San Germán Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Sinai Airport-Small Airport
Tamarindo Airport-Small Airport
Tesalia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tello

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Tello

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
828 m (2,717 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 Tello

What is the population of Tello?

Tello has a population of 10,273 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 333.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tello?

Tello has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.

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