Chambo is a town located in the Chimborazo Province of Ecuador. It serves as the county seat of the Chambo Canton and stands as one of the largest towns within the province.
The town is situated near the provincial capital of Riobamba, making it the closest major urban center to that city. Historically, Chambo was a stronghold of conservative Catholic resistance during the Liberal Revolution of 1895.
The area is notable as the birthplace of several prominent figures, including former Ecuadorian president Osvaldo Hurtado (who served from 1981–84). Other notable residents include 19th-century educator Leopoldo Freire, entrepreneur Alejandrino Capelo, and educator Jorge Capelo Freire.