Tulcán Postal Codes: 040101 to 040110 | Carchi

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