Tomé Population 2026
Tomé has a population of 53,219, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇨🇱 Chile, located in Biobio. Roughly 0.3% of Chile's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Santiago, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,219
Rank in Chile
#54
Coordinates
36.62°S, 72.96°W
~16 m elevation · America/Santiago
Distance to capital (Santiago)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Biobio
| City | Population | Rank in Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción | 223,574 | #12 |
| Talcahuano | 150,499 | #21 |
| Villa Mercedes | 131,936 | #28 |
| Los Ángeles | 125,430 | #31 |
| San Pedro de la Paz | 121,631 | #32 |
| Coronel | 107,759 | #34 |
| Hualpén | 86,639 | #40 |
| Chiguayante | 84,718 | #42 |
Cities near Tomé
- Talcahuano150,499 people · ~19 km away
- Hualpén86,639 people · ~23 km away
- Concepción223,574 people · ~25 km away
- Coelemu15,711 people · ~27 km away
- San Pedro de la Paz121,631 people · ~28 km away
- Chiguayante84,718 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tomé?
Tomé has a population of 53,219 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Chile.
What region is Tomé in?
Tomé is located in Biobio, Chile.
Is Tomé the capital of Chile?
No, the capital of Chile is Santiago, about 409 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.