Riobamba Canton

Riobamba Canton is an administrative region in Chimborazo Province on the Andean highlands, encompassing sixteen parishes with urban and rural areas. The territory spans mountainous terrain and connects several settlements with different characteristics.

Its founding in 1824 was a crucial step in reorganizing Ecuador's administration after independence wars against Spanish colonial rule. This restructuring established the region's modern governance framework.

The rural parishes maintain traditional farming methods and local markets where handmade goods and agricultural products shape daily life. These practices show how communities have kept their connection to the highlands alive across generations.

The region connects to other Ecuadorian cities through a road network and has regular bus services between the parishes. Public transportation is the most common way for visitors to travel around.

Five urban parishes form the core of the region and give it a mixed urban and rural character. This blend of city life and countryside creates a distinctive dynamic between the different communities.

Location: Chimborazo Province

Inception: June 25, 1824

Elevation above the sea: 2,756 m

Website: http://gadmriobamba.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -1.67435,-78.64829

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:17