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Chambo, Ecuador
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
Chambo is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,026 ft (2,751 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Chambo
Chambo is a town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the county seat of the Chambo Canton. It is also the birthplace of former Ecuadorian president Osvaldo Hurtado (1981–84) as well as notable 19th-century educator Leopoldo Freire, entrepreneur Alejandrino Capelo, and educator Jorge Capelo Freire. It was a stronghold of conservative Catholic resistance to the 1895 Liberal Revolution and is now one of the largest towns in Chimborazo province and the closest major urban center to the provincial capital of Riobamba.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,026 ft (2,751 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7310°, -78.5967° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Chimborazo Province |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chambo
Chambo is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,026 feet (2,751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,026 ft (2,751 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7310°N, 78.5967°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 6 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 119 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 148 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 149 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 153 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 156 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 171 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 174 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Chambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Chambo
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Facundo Bayas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Leopoldo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela "Mercedes Amelia Guerrero" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Jacinto Collahuazo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Cacique Achamba | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Chambo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Inicial Los Arbolitos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue San Xavier | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Bachillerato Politecnica de Chimborazo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chambo
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Andina | musica latinoamericana, popular culture | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RVT Satelital 91.5 FM | music, musica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alegriafm | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtrema FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chambo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Madre | ||||
| Huellas Paleontológicas | ||||
| Museo Banco Central | ||||
| Museo Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la ciudad de Guano | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico de San José de Chalán | ||||
| Museos Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| The cultura Museum of the Lama |
Libraries in Chambo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FADE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca GAD GUAMOTE | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| ESPOCH Documentacion, IDI | 0.0 | |||||
| FCP-AUDITORIO | 0.0 | |||||
| FM - BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| FRN-Bilbioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Los Geranios Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chambo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Merced | |||||
| Mercado de San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| mercado la esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista San Pedro de Riobamba | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Oriental | |||||
| Mercado San Alfonso | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| PLAZA DE HIERBA |
Hotels in Chambo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chambo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chambo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chambo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chambo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chambo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chambo
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Medium Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sucúa Airport | SUQ | Small Airport |
| Untsurientsa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chambo
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baby City | ||
| Centro de especialidades odontologicas Más Vida | ||
| centro de Salid N 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud 1 | ||
| Centro de Salud Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Salud Calpi | ||
| Centro de Salud Lican | ||
| Centro de Salud Loma de Quito | ||
| Centro de Salud Parque Industria IESS | ||
| Centro Gerontológico Municipal del Cantón Chambo | ||
| Centro Radiológico Imagen Digital | ||
| Clínica de los riñones MENIDIAL | ||
| Clínica Médica Sur | ||
| CLINICA MODERNA | ||
| Clínica Riobamba | ||
| CLINICA SAN ANTONIO | ||
| Clínica San Marcos | ||
| Clínica Santa Cecilia | ||
| Consultorios Materno Infantil Dr. Lino Rojas - Dra. Blanca Cruz | ||
| FISIO MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Instituto del Cancer | ||
| Star Medic | ||
| subcentro de salud CPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chambo
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica del Divino Niño | |
| Capilla Católica San Juan | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Evangelista | Chambo | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Pantaño | |
| Salon del Reino Testigos de Jehova Pariso Vergeles | |
| Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la fuente del Carmelo de Catequilla |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chambo
What is the weather like in Chambo?
Chambo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.