Riobamba
City in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the city in Ecuador. For the New York City nightclub, see Riobamba (nightclub).
Riobamba (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈβamba], full name San Pedro de Riobamba; Quechua: Rispampa) is the capital of Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, and is located in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes.[2] It is located 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and situated at an elevation of 2,754 m.
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Riobamba | |
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San Pedro de Riobamba | |
Coordinates: 01°40′23″S 78°38′54″W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | Chimborazo Province |
Canton | Riobamba Canton |
Founded | August 15, 1534 |
Relocation | 1799 |
Founded by | Diego de Almagro |
Parishes | Urban Parishes
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Government | |
• Mayor | John Vinueza |
Area | |
• City | 32.93 km2 (12.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,754 m (9,035 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• City | 177,213 |
• Density | 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Website | www |
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The city is an important regional transport center and a stop on the Pan-American Highway, which runs through Ecuador. Riobamba is one of the largest cities in the central portion of Ecuador's Sierra region.