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Tulcán, Carchi

Ecuador

Regional capital0.8124° N, 77.7171° W

Tulcán is a city located in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Carchi. It has a population of 86,498 residents, making it a notable urban center in the region.

Population86,498
ProvinceCarchi
Coordinates0.8124° N, 77.7171° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#18 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport

TUARegional

1.1 km away

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San Luis Airport

IPIRegional

7.5 km away

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Antonio Nariño Airport

PSORegional

80.4 km away

About Tulcán

Situated at coordinates 0.8124° latitude and -77.71709° longitude, Tulcán is in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city sits at an elevation of 2962 meters and operates within the America/Guayaquil timezone.

Tulcán ranks 18th among 127 cities in Ecuador. With a total urban population of 12,041,900 in the country, it is smaller than major cities like Quito and Guayaquil.

Cities in Carchi

The city is part of the Carchi province. There are no additional cities listed in the provided data for this province.

San Gabriel14,487El Ángel3,983TúmbezPisquer AltoEl Hato de ChamanalLa LibertadPiquiuchoSan Pedro BajoCanchaguanoEl Partidero

Nearby Cities

Tulcán is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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El ChicoCity
0.5 km
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Hacienda RinconadaCity
1.4 km
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El RosalCity
2.1 km
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Hacienda El HaroCity
3.3 km
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Ejido NorteCity
3.5 km
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La PalizadaCity
3.5 km
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Hacienda ChochalCity
3.6 km
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AngasmayoCity
3.6 km
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Hacienda La JoyaCity
3.7 km
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Hacienda San RafaelCity
3.8 km
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San FranciscoCity
4 km
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El CarrizalCity
4.2 km
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YapurquerCity
4.3 km
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Hacienda ChihuaránCity
4.3 km
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Las JuntasCity
4.4 km
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El PirioCity
4.5 km
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Hacienda El LlanoCity
4.5 km
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UrbinaCity
4.7 km
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La CuriquingaCity
4.7 km
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TayaCity
4.8 km

Universities in Tulcán

Tulcán is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi2006——
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Users can explore other cities in Ecuador, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Ecuador

#1 Quito2,781,641#2 Guayaquil2,723,665#3 Cuenca636,996#4 Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580#5 Ambato387,309
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tulcán?

The population of Tulcán is 86,498.

In which province/state is Tulcán located?

Tulcán is located in the province of Carchi.

What are the coordinates of Tulcán?

The coordinates of Tulcán are 0.8124° latitude and -77.71709° longitude.

What is the elevation of Tulcán?

The elevation of Tulcán is 2962 meters.

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