# Tabacundo Parish, Pedro Moncayo Canton, Pichincha Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/tabacundo/

Parish · Pedro Moncayo Canton 

# Tabacundo

Tabacundo is a parish of Ecuador in Pedro Moncayo Canton, Pichincha Province. It covers **71.2 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 45 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 71.2km²
- 45mapped services
- 2,890 mtypical elevation

## Where is Tabacundo?

Tabacundo lies in [Pedro Moncayo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/), [Pichincha Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 9 other parishes: [Cangahua](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/cayambe/cangahua/), [Cayambe](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/cayambe/cayambe/), [Eugenio Espejo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/eugenio-espejo/), [González Suárez](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/gonzalez-suarez/), [La Esperanza](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/la-esperanza/), [Otavalo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/otavalo/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/imbabura/otavalo/san-rafael/), [Tocachi](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/tocachi/) and [Tupigachi](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/tupigachi/). By area it is the 707th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 21.3% of [Pedro Moncayo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/pedro-moncayo/). The centre of Tabacundo is about 47 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. The centre point is at 0.0673° N, 78.2217° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Tabacundo

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Tabacundo: 3 attractions; 1 volcano.

- Golden Land Cia. Ltda. · attraction
- Ingreso laguna mojanda · attraction
- Valentina F. · attraction
- Cerro negro · volcano

### Nearby, outside Tabacundo

- Parque de la Madre · attraction, Cayambe8.6 km
- Solar Museum · museum, Cangahua9.1 km
- Equator · attraction, Cangahua9.1 km
- La Bola Guachala · attraction, Cangahua9.2 km
- Parque La Remonta · attraction, Cayambe9.2 km
- Sala de Velacion Jerusalén · memorial, Cayambe9.3 km
- Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui · museum, Tocachi9.3 km
- Tola · ruins, Tocachi9.4 km
- Nelson bazurto. J.J · aquarium, Cayambe9.4 km
- Tola · ruins, Tocachi9.4 km
- Pirámides de Cochasquí · attraction, Tocachi9.5 km
- Megasaurios Park · theme park, González Suárez9.6 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Tabacundo

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Guayaquil
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito26 km
- Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) · Tulcán100 km

### Nearest railway station

Otavalo (Otavalo), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Mar (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 18:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Tabacundo

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Tabacundo. Settlements here lie between about 2,800 m and 3,027 m above sea level (median 2,890 m).

- Hacienda Cananvalle
- Hacienda Picalquí
- Hacienda Puruanta
- Hacienda San José
- Hacienda Santa Gertrudis
- San José Alto
- San Luis de Echisi
- Santa Teresita
- Simón Bolívar
- Tabacundo

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Tabacundo

Named natural and historic features inside Tabacundo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Alumbral
- Quebrada Caranvalle
- Quebrada Chicota
- Quebrada Chiquita
- Quebrada Cuchaucu
- Quebrada Huayquillo
- Quebrada San José Chiquito
- Quebrada Santa Gertrudis
- Quebrada Tomebamba
- Quebrada Yanahuaicu
- Quebrada de Angumba
- Quebrada de Guallaro
- Quebrada de Mojanda
- Quebrada de Tupalí
- Quebrada de la Cruz
- Quebrada de los Monteros
- Quebrada del Pueblo
- Río Cangahua
- Río Granobles

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Mulapotrero · 3,205 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Tabacundo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pedro Moncayo Canton, the warmest month is Feb (average 11 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 1,196 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (164 mm) and the driest Aug (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 11 117 

Feb 11 121 

Mar 11 151 

Apr 11 164 

May 10 122 

Jun 9 71 

Jul 9 52 

Aug 9 37 

Sep 10 50 

Oct 10 93 

Nov 11 111 

Dec 11 107 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tabacundo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud B Tabacundo - IESS · Tabacundo 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04596&mlon=-78.21288#map=17/0.04596/-78.21288) 

Bank Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito 23 de Julio · Tabacundo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04745&mlon=-78.21989#map=17/0.04745/-78.21989) 

ATM Banco del Pichincha · Cayambe 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04843&mlon=-78.14576#map=17/0.04843/-78.14576) 

Petrol pump PDV · Tabacundo 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04499&mlon=-78.21799#map=17/0.04499/-78.21799) 

Hotel Hotel Emperatriz · Tabacundo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04787&mlon=-78.22340#map=17/0.04787/-78.22340) 

Mall STAR SHOPPING - Centro Comercial en Tabacundo Ecuador · Tabacundo 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04726&mlon=-78.21725#map=17/0.04726/-78.21725) 

School Escuela Ecuador · Tabacundo 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04822&mlon=-78.22200#map=17/0.04822/-78.22200) 

College Colegio Nacional Tabacundo · Tabacundo 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04564&mlon=-78.22059#map=17/0.04564/-78.22059) 

Police station Policia · Tabacundo 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.04526&mlon=-78.22763#map=17/0.04526/-78.22763) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tabacundo

Places mapped inside Tabacundo in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls2
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants15
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other parishes in Pedro Moncayo Canton

- La Esperanza
- Malchinguí
- Tocachi
- Tupigachi

## Quick answers

- Where is Tabacundo?In Pedro Moncayo Canton, Pichincha Province, Ecuador
- What borders Tabacundo?Cangahua, Cayambe, Eugenio Espejo, González Suárez, La Esperanza, Otavalo, San Rafael, Tocachi and Tupigachi
- What is there to see in Tabacundo?Cerro negro, Golden Land Cia. Ltda., Ingreso laguna mojanda, Valentina F.
- What time zone is Tabacundo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Tabacundo?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Tabacundo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tabacundo?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tabacundo?Settlements lie between 2,800 m and 3,027 m
- What is the highest point in Tabacundo?Mulapotrero (3,205 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tabacundo?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tabacundo?Centro de Salud B Tabacundo - IESS, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tabacundo?Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito 23 de Julio, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tabacundo?Banco del Pichincha, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tabacundo?PDV, about 2.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tabacundo?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Tabacundo?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tabacundo?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tabacundo?EC170450 (OCHA common operational dataset)