Ambato Canton

Canton in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador
Ambato Canton
Ambato Canton
Canton
Tungurahua Province in Ecuador
Tungurahua Province in Ecuador
Ambato Canton in Tungurahua Province
Ambato Canton in Tungurahua Province
Coordinates: 1°14′30″S 78°37′11″W / 1.24167°S 78.61972°W / -1.24167; -78.61972
Country Ecuador
ProvinceTungurahua Province
CapitalAmbato
Area
 • Total1,022 km2 (395 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total370,664
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
WebsiteFuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos

Ambato Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Tungurahua Province. Its capital is the city of Ambato. Its population at the 2022 census was 370,664.[1]

The Ambato canton is known as the canton of "Fruits and Flowers" because of its agricultural activities. Annually in February, this canton holds a Fruits and Flowers festival [2]

References

  1. ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population and area of Ambato Canton
  2. ^ "The Festival of Fruit and Flowers in Ambato".
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Cantons of Ecuador, by province
AzuayBolívarCañarCarchiChimborazoCotopaxiEl OroEsmeraldasGalápagosGuayasImbaburaLojaLos RíosManabíMorona-SantiagoNapoOrellanaPastazaPichinchaSanta ElenaSanto Domingo
de los Tsáchilas
SucumbíosTungurahuaZamora-Chinchipe
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  1. ^ "The Festival of Fruit and Flowers in Ambato".