Categories in Tulcán
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tulcán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 34 | 4.2 |
| Other accommodation | 16 | 4 |
| Education | 16 | 4.3 |
| Public administration | 15 | 4.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 | 4.1 |
| Restaurants | 13 | 4.1 |
| Churches | 11 | 4.2 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 | 4.3 |
| All food and beverage | 7 | 4.3 |
| Religion | 7 | 4.3 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 4.6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes | 5 | 4.1 |
| Construction of houses | 5 | 4.2 |
Tulcán Facts
| Area | 103.3 km² |
| Population | 65,666 |
| Male Population | 31,894 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 33,772 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 25.6, Female: 28.1) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | Sucre, San Gabriel, La Concepción |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.81187, -77.71727 |
| Postal Codes | 040101, 040151, 040152, 040153, 040155, More |
Map of Tulcán
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Tulcán Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,575 | 52,987 | 57,903 | 61,512 | 65,666 |
| Population Density | 412.3 / km² | 513.2 / km² | 560.8 / km² | 595.8 / km² | 636 / km² |
Tulcán Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | +44.5% | +16.1% | +6.2% |
| Carchi Province | +49% | +19.5% | +7.9% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Tulcán Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | 26.9 yrs | 28.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Carchi Province | 26.1 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Tulcán Population Density
Population Density: 636 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | 65,666 | 103.3 km² | 636 / km² |
| Carchi Province | 173,870 | 3,827.1 km² | 45.4 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Tulcán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tulcán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tulcán
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tulcán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | 169,170 tn | 2.58 tn | 1,638.5 tons/km² |
| Carchi Province | 446,660 tn | 2.57 tn | 116.7 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 169,170 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,638.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 6:00 PM | 4.6 | 38.3 km | 1,360 m | 10km WNW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/19 | 6:24 AM | 4.8 | 21.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/18 | 6:08 AM | 3.2 | 60.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of La Florida, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/18 | 9:35 AM | 4.9 | 57 km | 11,550 m | 13km S of Puerres, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/18 | 2:15 PM | 3.4 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km SW of Sandona, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 1:36 PM | 5 | 86.4 km | 33,370 m | 28km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.5 | 66.1 km | 10,000 m | 30km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/15 | 7:00 PM | 4 | 36.9 km | 113,460 m | 0km N of Imues, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/15 | 8:39 PM | 4.6 | 27 km | 4,000 m | 20km N of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/14 | 7:11 PM | 4.4 | 46 km | 10,000 m | 26km NW of El Angel, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Tulcán
Tulcán is the capital of the province of Carchi in Ecuador. The population of Tulcán is approximately 60,400. Tulcán is known for its hot springs, deep wells, and a 3-acre topiary garden cemetery, the most elaborate topiary in the New World, created ..
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