Riobamba is a city in central Ecuador. It is the capital of Chimborazo Province, in the Chambo River Valley in the Andes Mountains, near the volcano of Chimborazo. It is an important road junction on the main railroad from Quito to Guayaquil. Riobamba is the trade center of the surrounding cattle-ranching area.
Manufactured products include textiles, handicrafts, leather goods, beer, and dairy products. A colorful Native American marketplace is in the city.
Also located in the city is a university-level polytechnic school (1969). Founded about 1534, Riobamba was destroyed by earthquake in 1797 and rebuilt 14 km (9 mi) from the original site. Population (1996 estimate) 114,322.
Manufactured products include textiles, handicrafts, leather goods, beer, and dairy products. A colorful Native American marketplace is in the city.
Also located in the city is a university-level polytechnic school (1969). Founded about 1534, Riobamba was destroyed by earthquake in 1797 and rebuilt 14 km (9 mi) from the original site. Population (1996 estimate) 114,322.
The images for this slide show were collected from various sources, most of them fairly recent. They should give you an idea of the flavor of this small city. I hope you enjoy it.
Text from Microsoft Encarta
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