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'''San Juan de Ambato''' is a city in the centre of [[Ecuador]] near the [[Ambato River]]. It is the capital of [[Tungurahua Province]], at an elevation of 2,600 meters above sea level. The population is 154,095 (INEC, 2001). |
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The city is a leading commercial and transportation centre on a fertile region near the northern foot of the [[volcano]] [[Mount Chimborazo|Chimborazo]]. It hosts the largest animal market of the country. |
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An earthquake on [[August 5]],[[1949]] destroyed most of the city so that only few buildings of the colonial era remain. |
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As a way to recover from the tragic earthquake, Ambato began its tradition of the Fruits and Flowers Festival. It is now a major tourist attraction held during carnival season. |
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Landmarks include the mausoleum of [[Juan Montalvo]], the estate of Juan León Mera, and the white [[Ambato Cathedral]]. |
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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. |
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[[Category:Cities in Ecuador]] |
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[[Category:Cities in Tungurahua]] |
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