Canton No. 5: Turrialba
Capital: Turrialba
Km from Turrialba to San José: 64 km
Size: 1,642.57 km2
Habitants 1999: 72,437
Founded: 1903
Districts
District 1: Turrialba
District 2: La Suiza
District 3: Peralta
District 4: Santa Cruz
District 5: Santa Terisita
District 6: Tuis
District 7: Tayucit
District 8: Santa Rosa
District 9: Pavones
District 10: Tres Equis
History
The area was first settled by indigenous peoples of the Huetar Kingdom and then by the Spanish. This area was designated as a confinement zone for offenders of minor crimes. The name comes from the Turrialba River.
General Description
The terrain is irregular with valleys and hilly areas, and is drained by the rivers Pacuare, Reventazón, Parismina and Matina. Agriculture produce includes coffee, sugarcane, corn, pejibaye, macadamia, nuts, fruits, tubers and cattle.
Interesting Sites
Within this area yu´ll find indigenous communities of Bajo Chirripó and Chirripó (or Alto Chirripó). Turrialba, being located midway between San José and Limón, has experienced phenomenal growth recently.
Climate
Average temperature is 28 Degrees Celcius. Getting to Turrialba you'll often find fog.
The Cantones of Cartago
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Canton No. 5: Turrialba
District 1: Turrialba
