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Riobamba
City in Chimborazo, Ecuador
Overview
Riobamba sits in the Ecuadorian Andes, renowned for its colonial charm, local markets, and stunning views of Chimborazo volcano. It's a gateway for adventure travelers, especially those seeking hiking and cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Chimborazo
Population
177,213
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.67°, -78.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
47
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$690
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$380
Cashless
30
English
22
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
21.5°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1397 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
163 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
1
Cafes
31
Nightlife
18
Parks
33
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 336 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.
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