Riobamba Canton

Riobamba Canton spans across 997 square kilometers of Andean terrain at an elevation of 2,756 meters, encompassing sixteen distinct parishes with urban and rural zones.

The canton's establishment in 1824 marked a pivotal administrative reorganization of Ecuador's territory following the independence movements against Spanish colonial rule.

The eleven rural parishes of the canton maintain traditional agricultural practices, markets, and indigenous ceremonies that reflect centuries of Andean cultural development.

The canton connects to major Ecuadorian cities through a network of roads, with regular bus services operating between its parishes and the provincial capital.

The territory includes five urban parishes - Lizarzaburu, Maldonado, Velasco, Veloz, and Yaruquíes - each contributing to the canton's population of 260,882 residents.

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: May 27, 2025 08:40