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Ambato, Tungurahua Province

Ecuador

Regional capital1.2491° S, 78.6167° W

Ambato is a city located in Ecuador's Tungurahua Province, with a population of 387,309. It is situated in the central part of the country, providing a significant urban center within its region.

Population387,309
ProvinceTungurahua Province
Coordinates1.2491° S, 78.6167° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#5 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Chachoán Regional Airport

ATFRegional

6.2 km away

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Cotopaxi International Airport

LTXRegional

38.1 km away

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Chimborazo Airport

SERBLocal

45.2 km away

About Ambato

The city is positioned at coordinates -1.24908° latitude and -78.61675° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Ambato has an elevation of 2597 meters and operates within the America/Guayaquil timezone. Nearby cities include Riobamba, Latacunga, and Pelileo.

Ambato ranks as the 5th largest city out of 127 cities in Ecuador. With a total urban population of 12,041,900 in the country, it stands as a notable urban area compared to major cities such as Quito and Guayaquil.

Cities in Tungurahua Province

Located in Tungurahua Province, Ambato ranks #1 among its four cities. Other cities in this province include Pelileo, Baños, and Píllaro.

Pelileo16,572Baños9,501Píllaro7,462LuisaTilitusaTisaleoHacienda de TinajeroMarcos EspinelHacienda de Rosa BaronaLligua Alto

Nearby Cities

Around Ambato, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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BellavistaCity
1.6 km
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Hacienda Huachi de CoboCity
1.9 km
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Hacienda Huachi de BucheliCity
1.9 km
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FicoaCity
2.5 km
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QuijaoCity
2.5 km
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Santa ElenaCity
2.5 km
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Huachi ChicoCity
3.1 km
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MartínezCity
3.5 km
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AtahualpaDistrict capital
3.5 km
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AtochaCity
4 km
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Hacienda GranadaCity
4.1 km
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IzambaDistrict capital
4.2 km
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PicaiguaCity
4.6 km
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Hacienda PisqueCity
5 km
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Hacienda PondoaCity
5 km
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AmbatilloDistrict capital
5.1 km
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Hacienda SarcesCity
5.4 km
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Hacienda MaiañonCity
5.4 km
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TangaicheCity
5.5 km
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Hacienda Samanga ChicoCity
5.7 km

Universities in Ambato

Ambato is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Técnica de Ambato———
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Ecuador, compare different countries, view population rankings, or access the complete list of cities available on the site.

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Largest cities in Ecuador

#1 Quito2,781,641#2 Guayaquil2,723,665#3 Cuenca636,996#4 Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580#5 Ambato387,309
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ambato?

The population of Ambato is 387,309.

In which province/state is Ambato located?

Ambato is located in Tungurahua Province.

What are the coordinates of Ambato?

The coordinates of Ambato are -1.24908° latitude and -78.61675° longitude.

What is the elevation of Ambato?

The elevation of Ambato is 2597 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ambato?

The nearest airport to Ambato is Chachoán Regional Airport.

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