Ambato Canton

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.

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

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

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