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Ambato
City in Tungurahua, Ecuador
Overview
Ambato, the capital of Ecuador's Tungurahua province, sits in a lush Andean valley and is known as the 'City of Flowers and Fruits.' It features a pleasant climate, busy markets, and a rich annual festival culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Tungurahua
Population
177,316
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.25°, -78.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
41
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
57
Monthly Cost
$687
Local Cost
$366
Local Income
$430
Cashless
40
English
22
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
21.4°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1252 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
117
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
17
Parks
64
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATF
Distance
6 km
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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 130 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 68/100.
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