Planadas, Municipality in Tolima Department, Colombia
Planadas is a municipality in the southern region of Tolima Department, set in mountainous terrain with abundant vegetation. The area encompasses rural settlements and agricultural land spread across varying elevations that shape the character of local communities.
The municipality was established in 1920 as a penal colony for individuals involved in contraband activities. Over time, the settlement evolved into an agricultural region with developing communities.
The founding population combined antioqueños and huilenses settlers, incorporating traditions from both paisa and opita communities in their daily customs.
The area connects to major Colombian cities through road networks, situated several hundred kilometers away. Visitors should prepare for variable weather conditions and steep terrain when exploring the region.
The region experiences specific climate patterns with daily maximum temperatures between 20.4 and 28.3°C, receiving an annual precipitation of 2077.8 millimeters.
Location: Tolima Department
Inception: 1920
Elevation above the sea: 1,224 m
Website: http://planadas-tolima.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 3.19639,-75.64444
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42
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