Ambato Canton
Ambato Canton | |
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Coordinates: 1°14′30″S 78°37′11″W / 1.24167°S 78.61972°W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | Tungurahua Province |
Capital | Ambato |
Area | |
• Total | 1,022 km2 (395 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 370,664 |
• Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Website | Fuerzas 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 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]