Chical Postal Codes: 040110 | Tulcán, Carchi

Key Facts

Chical is a rural parish located in the Tulcán Canton of Carchi Province in northern Ecuador. Situated in the northwestern part of the country, Chical lies in the Andean highlands near the Colombian border, approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the cantonal capital Tulcán. This mountainous region features elevations ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 meters above sea level, with terrain characterized by steep slopes, deep valleys, and páramo ecosystems. Chical covers an area of approximately 180 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,500 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. The parish is administratively divided into several communities and sectors, including the main settlement of Chical and surrounding rural areas. As part of Ecuador's parish-level administrative structure, Chical represents the most local level of government organization within the country's territorial division system. The region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with potato, maize, and dairy production being the main economic activities. Chical serves as an important border community with cultural and economic ties to neighboring Colombian settlements across the international boundary. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Chical's various sectors and communities can be accessed through Ecuador's national postal service system.

Neighboring Regions

• El Carmelo
• Huaca
• Julio Andrade
• Tobar Donoso
• Maldonado