Támesis is a town and

municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...

in the Colombian department of Antioquia. Part of the subregion of

Southwestern Antioquia Southwestern Antioquia is a subregion in the Colombian Department of Antioquia. The region is made up of 24 municipalities and is part of the Colombian Coffee Region. Municipalities * Amagá * Andes * Angelópolis * Betania * Betulia * Cai ...

. It was established in 1858. The local economy is based on agriculture. No a la mineria, Tamesis

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.

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Municipalities of Antioquia Department {{Antioquia-geo-stub

Environmental issues

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