Tomé

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Tomé
Coordinates: 36°37′S 72°57′W / -36.617, -72.95
Country Chile
Region Biobío
Province Concepción
Founded as
Founded
Government
 - Mayor
Area
 - Total 495 km² (191.1 sq mi)
Population
 - Total 52,440
Website: http://www.tome.cl

Tomé is a commune and port city 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 commune includes the localities of Rafael, Menque, Cocholgüe, Punta de Parra and Dichato.

The local economy is based mainly on textile manufacturing and fishing industry.

Coordinates: 36°37′S, 72°57′W