Tulcán
Tulcán (Spanish pronunciation: [tulˈkan]) is the capital of the province of Carchi in Ecuador and the seat of Tulcán Canton. The population of the city of Tulcán was 47,359 in the 2001 census and 53,558 in the 2010 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.
- "Tulcan" is also an alternative spelling of tulchan
Tulcán | |
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From top, left to right: Aerial view of the city, south of Tulcan, Central Park of Independence, University Avenue, José María Azael Franco Guerrero Cemetery, Lemarie Theater, City of Tulcán Velodrome, Carchi State Polytechnic University and Eloy Alfaro Market. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): "Heir of the Sun, and Earth" | |
Tulcán | |
| Coordinates: 0°48′42″N 77°43′7″W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Carchi |
| Canton | Tulcán Canton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrés Ruano |
| Area | |
| • City | 11.09 km2 (4.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,980 m (9,780 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • City | 56,719 |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Tulcaneño,-a |
| Time zone | UTC−5 |
| Postal code | EC040101-2 |
| Area code | (+593) 6 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | www |
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