Imbabura
Imbabura is a mountain in Ecuador, rising to 4,630 m, the 23rd highest we list in Ecuador, part of the Cordillera Real.
Where it is
Imbabura lies in Ecuador, in Imbabura.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojanda | 4,263 m | 19 km |
| Chachimbiro | 4,604 m | 23 km |
| Cotacachi | 4,944 m | 23 km |
| Cayambe | 5,790 m | 33 km |
| Pambamarca | 4,075 m | 39 km |
| Pululagua | 3,356 m | 42 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Imbabura.
About this mountain
At 4,630 m, Imbabura ranks 23rd among Ecuador's listed peaks and stands in the Cordillera Real. Its topographic prominence of 1,519 m reflects its height above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. Nearby peaks include Mojanda at 4,263 m (19.1 km away) and Chachimbiro at 4,604 m (22.6 km away).
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimborazo | 6,267 m |
| 2 | Cotopaxi | 5,896 m |
| 3 | Cayambe | 5,790 m |
| 4 | Antisana | 5,753 m |
| 5 | Altar | 5,319 m |
| 6 | Cotopaxi | 5,315 m |
| 8 | Iliniza | 5,248 m |
| 9 | Sangay | 5,230 m |
| 11 | Tungurahua | 5,023 m |
| 12 | Carihuairazo | 5,018 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Imbabura?
- Imbabura rises to 4,630 m (15,190 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Imbabura?
- Imbabura is in Ecuador, in Imbabura.
- Where does Imbabura rank?
- It is the 23rd highest of the 39 peaks we list in Ecuador, and #697 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Imbabura?
- Atuntaqui, Ecuador, about 8.9 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.