Ambato Canton
Ambato Canton | |
|---|---|
 Tungurahua Province in Ecuador | |
.svg) Ambato Canton in Tungurahua Province | |
| 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 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]
