Tulcán Canton, Administrative canton in Carchi Province, Ecuador
Tulcán Canton spans 1,801 square kilometers of Andean territory, reaching elevations of 2,939 meters above sea level at the northern border of Ecuador.
The canton, established in 1851, represents the northernmost frontier of the former Inca Empire, marked by the historical Rumichaca Bridge crossing.
The name originates from Hul-Can in the Maya language, reflecting the warrior heritage of indigenous peoples who inhabited this mountainous region.
The administrative division contains eleven parishes, including its capital city Tulcán, which connects Ecuador to Colombia through the international Rumichaca bridge.
The region encompasses multiple climate zones, from subtropical areas at 300 meters to alpine environments at 4,723 meters near Volcán Chiles.
Location: Carchi Province
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Tulcán
Elevation above the sea: 2,939 m
Website: https://www.gmtulcan.gob.ec
Website: https://gmtulcan.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: 0.81083,-77.72003
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:25
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