Támesis, Antioquia

Támesis, Antioquia
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Támesis, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia Location of the municipality and town of Támesis, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Támesis, Antioquia Location in Colombia
Coordinates:
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Southwestern
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 zone	Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website	http://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. It was established in 1858. The local economy is based on agriculture.

"No to the mine" sign in Támesis.

The main square — Parque Principal. Cerro de Cristo Rey in the background, covered by clouds.

Environmental issues

The mountains in the area, including the Cerro de Cristo Rey mountain overlooking Támesis and a sacred mountain to the Indians, contain valuable mineral deposits. There are plans to develop these resources, but these plans have met local opposition. Some locals are against mining in general, whereas others are questioning the regulation of mining activities that is seen as protecting the multinational companies.