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La Mesa
City in Cundinamarca, Colombia
Overview
La Mesa sits at the gateway to Colombia's lush Andean region, known for its pleasant climate and rich coffee-growing heritage. The town combines a small-city pace with beautiful green surroundings and welcoming locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Cundinamarca
Population
31,350
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.65°, -74.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$650
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$260
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
8.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1624 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOG
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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