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Tomé, Chile

Biobío · Chile

Tomé is a mid-size city in Biobío, Chile with a population of 53,219. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

53,219 Population 11,110/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Tomé

Tomé

Tomé 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.

People

Population53,219
Density11,110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population53,219
Population Density11,110 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-36.6176°, -72.9559°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceBiobío
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tomé

Tomé is a mid-size city in Chile (Biobío) with a population of 53,219. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Tomé

Tomé has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.4° 9.6
Feb 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.8° 15.5
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.7° 24.0
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.3° 66.9
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 156.2
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.6° 234.9
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.1° 165.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.5° 150.8
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.9° 75.7
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.5° 51.5
Nov 14.1°C / 57°F 9.8° / 18.4° 28.0
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 11.2° / 20.5° 22.1
Tomé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Chile avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density11,110/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6176°N, 72.9559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 22, 2025.

Feb 27, 2010 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake M8.8 55 km
Feb 11, 2011 21 km N of Tomé, Chile M6.9 22 km
Sep 29, 2019 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.7 128 km
Mar 16, 2010 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.7 52 km
Feb 14, 2011 38 km W of Constitución, Chile M6.7 138 km
Mar 5, 2010 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.6 38 km
May 3, 2004 11 km N of Cañete, Chile M6.6 126 km
Jun 20, 2015 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.4 82 km
Mar 30, 2023 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile M6.3 116 km
Apr 21, 1990 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile M6.3 51 km
Jun 1, 2011 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile M6.3 125 km
Mar 18, 2015 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.2 75 km
Sep 9, 2010 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile M6.2 62 km
Mar 15, 2010 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile M6.2 93 km
Feb 12, 2011 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile M6.1 46 km
Mar 3, 2010 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 36 km
Mar 5, 2010 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile M6.1 24 km
Feb 27, 2010 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 37 km
Jan 23, 2012 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile M6.1 24 km
Apr 23, 2010 26 km W of Nacimiento, Chile M6.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 29.0 m 558 55 km
1835 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 24.0 m 53 25 km
1751 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 3.5 m 65 43 km
1960 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.5 m 142 km
2011 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 22 km
1657 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 40 25 km
1570 CENTRAL CHILE Earthquake 2,000 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 143 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 168 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 7.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 7.6 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Tomé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Tomé

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Lisa Enriqueta Peter Teubner
Escuela Básica Cocholgüe
Escuela Básica El Espino
Escuela Punta de Parra
Escuela Básica Punta de Parra
Escuela Básica San Carlitos
Escuela Gabriela Mistral
Escuela República De Panamá
Escuela Básica Ignacio Serrano Montaner
Colegio Carmela Carvajal de Prat
Liceo República del Ecuador
Liceo Polivalente de Tomé
Colegio Guillermo Velasco Barros
Liceo Vicente Alberto Palacios Valdés
Liceo Comercial de Tomé
Liceo Ecuador
Liceo Industrial Tomé
Escuela Margarita Naseau
Carlos Mahns Choupay
Jardín Infantil Lucerito
Internado Municipal Bellavista
Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Tierra de Niños
Escuela Básica Bellavista
Escuela Básica y Adultos California
Escuela Mariano Egaña
Escuela Especial Tomé
Centro de Educacion Integrada Poeta Alfonso Mora
Escuela de Lenguaje Campanita
Escuela de Lenguaje Amanecer
Escuela Especial Expresión de Amor
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Radio Stations near Tomé

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cooperativa música y noticias MP3 48 kbps
Bío-Bío Concepción 98.1 music, news AAC+
Venus Radio Fm Chile adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Interamericana oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Llacolén pop, rock MP3 320 kbps
Radiofavoritaranchera MP3
Radio Catalina MP3 64 kbps
ADN AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio El Carbón news MP3 112 kbps
Radio UdeC - Universidad de Concepción classical, jazz MP3 64 kbps
CTM Radio OGG
Radio UdeC MP3 64 kbps
Radio Universidad del Bío-Bío MP3 128 kbps
Femenina FM musica romantica, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tomé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balmaceda 1215
Balmaceda 1215
Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca)
Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco (Pinacoteca)
Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue
Centro Patrimonial Curarrehue
Monitor Huáscar
Museo de Arte Religioso
Museo de Arte Religioso
Museo de Historia de Concepción
Museo de Historia de Concepción
Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción
Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción
Museo de la Historia de Penco
Museo Moñuga
Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu
Museo Regional de la Medicina
Museo Regional de la Medicina
Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu
Parque Museo Pedro del Río Zañartu

Libraries in Tomé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca CCSP0.0
Biblioteca CCSP0.0
Biblioteca Central Luis David Cruz Ocampo0.0
Biblioteca Hilario Hernandez Gurruchaga0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Concepción0.0
Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián0.0
Biblioteca Universidad San Sebastián0.0
Biblioteca Villa Nonguén0.0
Biblioteca Villa Nonguén0.0
BookFail0.0
BookFail0.0

Farmers Markets in Tomé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caleta Pesquera
Caleta Villa Rica
Caleta Villa Rica
La Fama
Mercado Central de Concepción
Mercado de Pescados y Mariscos de Talcahuano
Mercado San Pedro de la Costa
Mercado Talcahuano
Negocio de provisiones
Negocio de provisiones

Restaurants in Tomé

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Aurora
Cocinería Donde El Tocha
El Parrón
El Tope
La Capitana
Maldonals
Margarita
Puesta de Sol
Restaurante Punta de Parra
Uspalay

Cafes in Tomé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jammyn Ground

Theatres in Tomé

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salón de Teatro Club de Leones

Clinics in Tomé

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CESFAM Alberto Reyes
CESFAM/ SAPU Bellavista

Bus Stations in Tomé

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CL #194211121

Gas Stations in Tomé

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aramco
Copec
Shell

Banks in Tomé

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado

Stadiums & Teams in Tomé

TeamLeagueDivision
Club Hípico de Concepción
Estadio Huachipato-CAP Acero
Estadio Militar
Estadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo
Estadio Universidad de Concepción

Airports Near Tomé

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carriel Sur International AirportCCPLarge Airport
Alto Cauquenes AirportSmall Airport
El Boldo AirportSmall Airport
El Litral AirportSmall Airport
El Patagual AirportSmall Airport
James Conrad AirportSmall Airport
La Playa AirportSmall Airport
Los Morros AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Sur AirportSmall Airport
Torreón AirportSmall Airport
Trilahue AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tomé

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress
Correos de Chile

Treatment Centers in Tomé

24 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Kelluwün
Centro Médico Obstétrico y Ginecológico
Centro Medico Universidad San Sebastián
CESFAM Paulina Avendaño Pereda
CESFAM Santa Sabina
CESFAM Talcahuano Sur
CESFAM Tucapel
Clínica de la mujer - Sanatorio Alemán
Clínica Dental
Clínica Dental San Martín
Clínica dental: Radio Dent
Clínica estética Concepción
Clínica Kenal
Clínica Odontológica Advance
Clínica odontológica Andes
Clínica odontologica integral
Clínica podológica: Footclinic
CruzBlanca
Dental Art
Indimed
Integramédica
NobelSalud
Sanatorio Alemán
Teletón Concepción

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tomé

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla Isla Quiriquina
Iglesia
Iglesia Evangélica Emanuel de Bellavista
Iglesia Metodista Pentecostal de Chile
Iglesia Misión Evangélica Wesleyana
Iglesia Pentecostal Nuevo Pacto
Parroquia
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Area
12.4 km² (4.8 mi²)
Founded
1544
Website
tome.cl/

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomé

What is the population of Tomé?

Tomé has a population of 53,219 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 11,110 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tomé?

Tomé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.

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