Monument of Juan Montalvo in Ambato, Ecuador

Ambato (full form, San Juan de Ambato) is a city in the centre of Ecuador, lying on the banks of the Ambato River. It is the capital of the provice of Tungurahua, at an elevation of 2,600 meters above sea level. The population is 154,095 (INEC, 2001). ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (960x1280, 311 KB) Photographer: Martin Zeise, Berlin Date: 22. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (960x1280, 311 KB) Photographer: Martin Zeise, Berlin Date: 22. ... San Juan de Ambato is a city in the centre of Ecuador near the Ambato River. ... Map of Tungurahua Province in Ecuador. ...

The city is a leading commercial and transportation center on a fertile region near the northern foot of the volcano Tungurahua, which is still active and erupted in August 2006. On Mondays the city hosts one of the largest fruits, vegetables, and assorted meats markets in the country. In addition, Ambato casts the famous "Fiesta de las Flores y de las Frutas" (Flowers and Fruits Festival) in February. As a way to recover from the tragic earthquake of August 5, 1949, Ambato began its tradition of the Fruits and Flowers Festival. It is now a major tourist attraction held in the city. During this time schools and businesses close for different varieties of parades and shows, and a "Queen of Ambato" is also chosen from representatives of each high school, some government offices, and the police force. For other uses, see Volcano (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see August (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ...

The earthquake of August 5, 1949 destroyed most of the city, leaving few buildings of the colonial era. August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ...

Landmarks include the mausoleum of Juan Montalvo, the estate of Juan León Mera, and the white Ambato Cathedral. Juan Montalvo (April 13, 1832 - January 17, 1889) was an Ecuadorian author and essayist, generally thought to be one of Ecuadors best writers of the period. ...

Ambato is also where, on November 12, 1821, Antonio José de Sucre achieved a major victory over the Spanish Royalist Army during the war for independence. This date is now an official holiday in the city. November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Antonio José de Sucre (February 3, 1795 – June 4, 1830) was a South American independence leader. ...

Famous people from Ambato include master painter Aníbal Villacís. Villacís, Entonacion de Arcilla, Mixed Media, 1972. ...

A new mall with a movie theater has recently been built (2005) called "El Mall de Los Andes".

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Ambato (Ecuador)

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• El Heraldo, Ambato based daily newspaper

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