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Tesalia, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

Tesalia is a small town in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 3,981. Elevation: 2,723 ft (830 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,981 Population 9/sq mi density
2,723 ft Elevation 830 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
60.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Tesalia

Tesalia

Tesalia is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia.

People

Population3,981
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain60.7 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation2,723 ft (830 m)
Population3,981
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,723 ft (830 m)
Coordinates2.4859°, -75.7292°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation60.7 inches (1,541 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tesalia

Tesalia is a small town in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 3,981. The city sits at an elevation of 2,723 feet (830 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Tesalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,723 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Colombia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,723 ft (830 m)
Area428.1 sq mi (1,108.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates2.4859°N, 75.7292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 94 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 60 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 61 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 90 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 67 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 96 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 34 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 127 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 56 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 92 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 84 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 123 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 127 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 55 km
Jul 15, 2007 14 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia M4.8 147 km
Apr 29, 2017 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.8 150 km
May 27, 2007 15 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M4.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Tesalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Tesalia

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM crossover, noticias AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 95.8 FM La Plata, Huila - AAC 64 kbps
Global Estéreo 96.8 FM La Plata, Huila - MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM african music, crossover AAC+ 96 kbps
HuilaGeek Radio heavy metal, rock MP3
HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM - MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Tesalia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jose Maria Rojas Garrido0.0

Farmers Markets in Tesalia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El cafetero
Galería
Galería
Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado Municipal de Belalcázar

Bus Stations in Tesalia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coomotor

Gas Stations in Tesalia

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #1092717270

Banks in Tesalia

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrario de Colombia
Cooperativa Ultrahuilca

Airports Near Tesalia

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Pitalito AirportPTXMedium Airport
Campo Alegre Airport-Small Airport
El Juncal Airport-Small Airport
El Limonar Airport-Small Airport
El Viso Airport-Small Airport
Guamito Airport-Small Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
La Arrobleda Airport-Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport-Small Airport
La Floresta Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua Airport-Small Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Puerto Rico AirportPCCSmall Airport
San Diego Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara Airport-Small Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport
Tesalia Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tesalia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
templo parroquial NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROSARIO

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
985 m (3,232 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 Tesalia

What is the population of Tesalia?

Tesalia has a population of 3,981 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 428.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tesalia?

Tesalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.7 inches.

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