Támesis, Antioquia

Támesis
Municipality and town
The main square — Parque Principal. Cerro de Cristo Rey in the background, covered by clouds
Location of the municipality and town of Támesis, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Támesis
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 (0.39 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.