Ambato Canton, Administrative canton in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
Located at 2,637 meters above sea level, Ambato Canton encompasses 27 parishes across 1,022 square kilometers in central Ecuador.
The canton received its official administrative status on June 25, 1824, following the independence movement in the Tungurahua region of Ecuador.
The Fruits and Flowers Festival in February displays agricultural products and features parades demonstrating the traditions of local communities.
With a population of 370,664 residents according to the 2022 census, Ambato Canton functions as a central transportation hub in the Tungurahua Province.
The canton maintains 18 rural parishes and 9 urban parishes, each contributing to the agricultural production that earned its recognition for fruits cultivation.
Location: Tungurahua Province
Inception: June 25, 1824
Capital city: Ambato
Elevation above the sea: 2,637 m
Website: https://ambato.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -1.24167,-78.61972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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