Santo Tomé is a city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located only 9 km from the capital city (Santa Fe). It has a population of about 65,684 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC])and estimated at 80,000 inhabitants based on population growth rate provided by the INDEC, and is classified as a second-category municipality.
Santo Tomé | |
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  Santo Tomé Location of Santo Tomé in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 31°40′S 60°46′W / 31.667°S 60.767°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Santa Fe |
| Department | La Capital |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Miguel Weiss Ackerley (PRO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 65,684 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | santotomesino |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Dialing code | +54 342 |
| Website | https://www.santotome.gob.ar/ |
History
editThe town of Santo Tomé was founded in 1872 by the provincial government, and became a city on 12 April 1962.
Notable people
edit- Virginia Tola, operatic soprano
- Spreen, number one streamer by Argentina and top international
References
edit- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- "Santo Tomé, Santa Fe". Santa Fe provincial government.
External links
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