Melgar, Resort municipality in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Located at 323 meters elevation in the Sumapaz River Valley, Melgar extends across 202 square kilometers between Bogota and Ibague.
The settlement originated in 1720 as Cualamana, later rebuilt in 1789 by Dominican missionaries near the Sumapaz River after a destructive fire.
The municipality maintains 5,000 swimming pools throughout its territory, earning recognition as the Swimming Pool City of Colombia.
Regular bus services connect Melgar to Bogota through a transport terminal, facilitating a 98-kilometer journey for weekend travelers from the capital.
The Tolemaida Air Base operates within Melgar's boundaries, serving as a primary military installation for Colombian defense operations.
Location: Tolima Department
Inception: 1720
Elevation above the sea: 323 m
Website: http://www.melgar-tolima.gov.co/
Website: http://melgar-tolima.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.20389,-74.64278
Latest update: June 1, 2025 19:51
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