Tello, Huila
Tello, Huila | |
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Municipality and town | |
Location of the municipality and town of Tello, Huila in the Huila Department of Colombia. | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Department | Huila Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 494 km2 (191 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) |
| Population (Census 2018) | |
• Total | 10,273 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
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Tello is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia. It is characterized by its extensive plain between the Magdalena River and the foot of the Cordillera Oriental mountain range up to its peaks, with the Fortalecillas and Villavieja rivers located nearby. Its territorial extension is 589 km², its altitude is 575 meters above sea level and its climate is warm with an average temperature of 26°C.
It has a population of 14,536 inhabitants according to the DANE projection for 2019. The urban area of the municipality is located in the northeast part of the department (Sub-North Region). Its economy is based on agricultural production and livestock activity. Fruits such as grapes and bananas, from which 91% of the total output is produced in the department, stimulate its economy, which is considered the basis of the development of the region. It is known as "El Viñedo del Huila".