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Tulcán, Ecuador
Carchi · Ecuador
Tulcán is a mid-size city in Carchi, Ecuador with a population of 86,498. Elevation: 9,718 ft (2,962 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tulcán
Tulcán is the capital of the province of Carchi in Ecuador and the seat of Tulcán Canton. The population of the city of Tulcán was 56,719 in the 2022 census. Tulcán is known for its hot springs, deep wells, 3-acre topiary garden cemetery, the most elaborate topiary in the New World, created with Cupressus sempervirens by José Maria Azael Franco in 1936. The city is the highest in Ecuador, at 2,950 m (9,680 ft) above sea level, and it is located in the north of Andes Mountains in Ecuador, at 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of the border between Ecuador and Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 86,498 |
| Population Density | 14,939 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,718 ft (2,962 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8124°, -77.7171° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Carchi |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,097 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tulcán
Tulcán is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Carchi) with a population of 86,498. The city sits at an elevation of 9,718 feet (2,962 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Tulcán
Tulcán has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,718 ft (2,962 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8124°N, 77.7171°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 23 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 25 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 60 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 74 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 81 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 92 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 120 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 145 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 147 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 151 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 151 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Tulcán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tulcán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio César Antonio Mosquera | College | - | , |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | College | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico Vicente Fierro | College | - | Visit → |
| Luciano coral | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Jorge Martinez Acosta | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Tulcan | College | - | , |
| Universidad Politecnica Estatal de Carchi | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Regional Autonoma de Los Andes | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja | University | - | , |
| Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial UTE | University | - | , |
Schools in Tulcán
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Sagrado Corazòn de Jesùs | - | - | - | - |
| San Antonio de Padua | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fe y Alegría | Tulcán | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA "ALEJRANDO R MERA" | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA 19 de noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA 19 de noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Leopoldo Chavez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Cristòbal Colon Sede 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Isaac Acosta C. Sede 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Isaac Acosta C. | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Consejo Provincial del Carchi | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| UE Bolívar Sede 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela No 9 Cotopaxi | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Sagrado Corazòn de Jesùs | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Sucre | - | - | - | - |
| SECAP | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bolivar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pichincha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Benjamin Endara | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA CHAPUES | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad educativa Gran Colombia sede 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de chóferes Miguel Delgado Fierro | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Consejo Provincial Sede 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Consejo Provincial del Carchi Sede 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Militar Eloy Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Augustin Caballero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Campo Elias Bravo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tulcán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 |
Museums in Tulcán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de matriculación vehicular | ||||
| Antena | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi | ||||
| Colección Particular Blas Ángel | ||||
| La Tulpa | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Manaquer | ||||
| Museo Santuario se Las Lajas | ||||
| Registro Civil |
Libraries in Tulcán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Andrade Mega Infocentre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papelería Estrada | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tulcán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Popular | |||||
| Centro de Mercadeo | |||||
| GALERIA CENTRAL | |||||
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado central Jesús del Gran Poder | |||||
| Mercado de Papas | |||||
| Mercado del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Ganadero | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Miguel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Clara | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado 20 de Julio | |||||
| Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos |
Hotels in Tulcán
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tulcán
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tulcán
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tulcán
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tulcán
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tulcán
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tulcán
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tulcán
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tulcán
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tulcán
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tulcán
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tulcán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tulcán
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nariño Airport | PSO | Medium Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Tulcán
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega | |
| Tramaco Express |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tulcán
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CAPILLA | |
| Gnosis | |
| Gnosis | |
| iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica La Dolorosa | Tulcán | |
| Iglesia Católica María Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia Católica San Clemente | Tulcán | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Apostolica Del Nombre De Jesus | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Laguna |
Quick Facts
Around Tulcán
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tulcán
11 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Cuaspud
- • Cerro Culachi
- • Cerro Gordo
- • Cerro Gordo
- • Cerro La Quinta
- + 4 more
- • CERRO TROYA
- • Santuario de las Lajas Viewpoint
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tulcán
What is the population of Tulcán?
Tulcán has a population of 86,498 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 14,939 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tulcán?
Tulcán has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.