Riobamba

Riobamba is a city in Ecuador, capital of the Chimborazo Province. It has a population of 130,000 and is located 200km (125 miles) south of the country capital Quito. The present town dates from 1797, when the great earthquake of that year destroyed the old town then situated 12 miles to the west near the existing village of Cajabamba.

The economy of the town is focused on the agricultural production of surrounding local populations.