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Santo Tomé
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Santo Tomé is located in Argentina
Santo Tomé
Santo Tomé
Location in Argentina
Country  Argentina
Province  Santa Fe
Department La Capital
Area
 • Total 79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total 65,684
 • Density 831/km2 (2,153/sq mi)
Demonym(s) santotomesino
Time zone UTC-3 (ART)
Dialing code +54 342
Website https://www.santotome.gob.ar/

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.

History

The town of Santo Tomé was founded in 1872 by the provincial government, and became a city on 12 April 1962.

Notable people

  • Virginia Tola, operatic soprano
  • Spreen, number one streamer by Argentina and top international
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