Tomé

Tomé
View from Navidad Hill


Tomé
Location of the Tomé commune in Biobío Region
Coordinates (city): 36°37′S 72°57′W / 36.617°S 72.950°W / -36.617; -72.950
CountryChile
RegionBiobío
ProvinceConcepción
Founded1544
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeIvonne Rivas
Area
  Total
494.5 km2 (190.9 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
53,219
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
  Urban
45,959
  Rural
6,481
Sex
  Men25,263
  Women27,177
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 41
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

Tomé (Spanish pronunciation: [toˈme]) is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is bordered by Coelemu to the north, Ránquil and Florida to the east, Penco to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The local economy is based mainly on textile manufacturing and fishing industry.