Medina

Medina sits at an elevation of 461 meters in a region characterized by tropical monsoon climate with temperatures ranging between 19.1°C and 31.5°C throughout the year.

The municipality of Medina was established in 1620 in a territory originally inhabited by the Tegua indigenous people before the colonial period began.

The social structure in Medina values personal attributes such as horse riding abilities and generosity toward others more than material wealth or land ownership.

The local economy functions through cattle ranching operations and the cultivation of tropical agricultural products including corn, rice, and plantain crops.

Oil production in Medina started flowing toward major Colombian cities like Villavicencio and Bogota during the 1980s, transforming the regional economy.

Location: Cundinamarca Department

Inception: 1620

Elevation above the sea: 461 m

Website: http://medina-cundinamarca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.50917,-73.34944

Latest update: March 26, 2025 06:03