Támesis, Antioquia

Támesis, Antioquia
Municipality and town
Location of the municipality and town of Támesis, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Támesis, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°39′53″N 75°42′52″W / 5.66472°N 75.71444°W / 5.66472; -75.71444
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
Area
  Municipality and town
243 km2 (94 sq mi)
  Urban
1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,638 m (5,374 ft)
Population
  Municipality and town
16,500
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Websitehttp://www.tamesis-antioquia.gov.co/index.shtml

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 (5,374 ft) above sea level, it was established in 1858. The local economy is based on agriculture.