Riobamba Canton

Riobamba Canton
Tungurahua volcano as seen from Riobamba
Tungurahua volcano as seen from Riobamba
Riobamba Canton in Chimborazo Province
Riobamba Canton in Chimborazo Province
Parishes of Riobamba Canton
Parishes of Riobamba Canton
Coordinates: 1°40′27.65″S 78°38′53.86″W / 1.6743472°S 78.6482944°W / -1.6743472; -78.6482944
Country Ecuador
Province Chimborazo Province
CapitalRiobamba
Area
 • Total
997.9 km2 (385.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total
260,882
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)

Riobamba Canton is one of ten cantons of the Chimborazo Province in Ecuador. Its population at the 2010 census was 225,741.[2] Its capital is the town of Riobamba.

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Riobamba Canton
  2. ^ Ecuador 2010 Census at www.ecuadorencifras.gob.ec