Santo Tomás, Atlántico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santo Tomás
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Santo Tomás, Atlantico in the Atlántico Department of Colombia
Santo Tomás Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Atlántico Department
Area
• Municipality and town	65 km2 (25 sq mi)
• Urban	3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)
• Municipality and town	32,000
• Density	492/km2 (1,275/sq mi)
• Urban	30,211
• Urban density	9,100/km2 (23,570/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website	www.santotomas-atlantico.gov.co/sitio.shtml

Santo Tomás is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Atlántico Department. This area is a part of the Caribbean region of Colombia.

About Santo Tomás

Santo Tomás is a vibrant town in the Atlántico Department of Colombia. It is known for its friendly people and local traditions. The town is a key part of the region's culture.

Where is Santo Tomás Located?

Santo Tomás is found in the northern part of Colombia. It is in the Atlántico Department. This department is on the Caribbean coast. The town's exact location is at 10 degrees 46 minutes North and 74 degrees 55 minutes West.

How Big is Santo Tomás?

The total area of Santo Tomás municipality is about 65 square kilometers. A smaller part of this, about 3.32 square kilometers, is the urban area. This is where most of the town's buildings and people are.

Who Lives in Santo Tomás?

According to a 2018 count, about 32,000 people live in Santo Tomás. Most of these people, around 30,211, live in the main town area. The rest live in the surrounding rural parts of the municipality.

Who Leads Santo Tomás?

The leader of Santo Tomás is called the Mayor. As of recent records, the Mayor is Luis Alberto Escorcia Castro. He is a member of the Radical Change political party. The Mayor helps manage the town and its services.