Everything about San Juan De Ambato totally explained
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).
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 fruit, vegetable, and meat 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.
The earthquake of
August 5,
1949 destroyed most of the city, leaving few buildings of the colonial era.
Landmarks include the mausoleum of
Juan Montalvo, the estate of Juan León Mera, and the white
Ambato Cathedral.
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.
Famous people from Ambato include master painter
Aníbal Villacís and professional
poker player
Carlos Mortensen.
The name Ambato comes from the name of several species of toad (jambato). These toads are either endangered or extinct.
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