Tulcán Postal Codes, Carchi Ecuador

Postal codes for Tulcán range from 040101 to 040110 in Carchi, Ecuador. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Tulcán, choose from the parishes listed below.

Parishes in Tulcán

Tulcán on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Tulcán cantons in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Tulcán

Key Facts

Tulcán is a city in northern Ecuador that serves as the capital of Carchi Province. Located in the Andean highlands near the Colombian border, approximately 130 kilometers north of Quito, Tulcán occupies a strategic position as Ecuador's northernmost city and a major international crossing point. With an estimated population of around 86,000 people, the city covers an area of approximately 345 square kilometers in the Guaytara River valley at an elevation of 2,950 meters above sea level. Tulcán is administratively divided into 5 urban parishes and several rural communities, functioning as the economic and administrative hub for the surrounding agricultural region. The city is internationally renowned for its extraordinary topiary cemetery, where meticulously sculpted cypress trees form intricate geometric patterns and animal shapes, considered one of the most unique cemeteries in the world. As the primary border crossing between Ecuador and Colombia, Tulcán plays a vital role in regional trade and transportation, with its economy heavily dependent on cross-border commerce, agriculture, and services supporting international travelers. For those seeking detailed location information, Tulcán's urban parishes and surrounding areas can be accessed through comprehensive postal code databases.

Neighboring Regions

* Huaca

* San Gabriel

* Mira

* Espejo

* Montúfar

* Bolívar