Santo Tomé, Corrientes facts for kids
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Santo Tomé
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Gates of the city
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 Santo Tomé
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Corrientes |
| Department | Santo Tomé |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 23,299 |
| Demonym(s) | santotomeño |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
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W3340
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| Dialing code | +54 3756 |
Santo Tomé is a city located in the province of Corrientes in Argentina. It is part of a region called the Argentine Mesopotamia. In 2001, about 22,634 people lived there. Santo Tomé is also the main town of its department, which has the same name.
History of Santo Tomé
Santo Tomé was started in 1632. It was founded by Jesuit missionaries, who were like religious teachers. Their names were Luis Ernot and Manuel Bertot. They got help from two native Guaraní chiefs. These chiefs had decided to become Christians. The city's name has been spelled in a few different ways over time, like Santo Tomás or Santo Thomé.
Geography and Climate
This city is in the northeast part of the Corrientes province. It sits on the west bank of the Uruguay River. Across the river, you can see the city of São Borja in Brazil.
The land around Santo Tomé is special. It has reddish soil and lots of plants, which is typical for the Región Submisionera. There are also high areas mixed with lowlands that have gray soil and swamps.
The weather here is subtropical. This means it's usually warm. The average temperature is about 20 °C. In summer, it can get as hot as 40 °C, but winters are mild and not too cold. The city gets a good amount of rain each year, usually between 1,400 and 1,600 millimeters. The most rain falls in April (autumn) and October (spring).
Famous People from Santo Tomé
- Clotilde González de Fernández (1880-1935) was an important person from Santo Tomé. She was an Argentine educator, which means she was a teacher. She also taught piano and was a writer.
See also
In Spanish: Santo Tomé (Corrientes) para niños
