Turrialba (canton)
| Turrialba | |
|---|---|
| Cantón | |
 Location of Turrialba Canton in Cartago Province |
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Founded | 19 August 1903 |
| Capital | Turrialba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,642.67 km2 (634.24 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2013) | |
| • Total | 73,064 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Turrialba is the fifth canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 1,642.67 square kilometres (634.24 sq mi). Its estimated population as of 2013 was 73,064. The canton's capital city is Turrialba.
Turrialba is the 11th largest canton among the 81 cantons that comprise Costa Rica. The Río Turrialba and Río Atirro establish major portions of the canton's western border, and the Río Chirripó delineates its long southeastern border. The region is home to the active Turrialba Volcano.
The canton was established by a decree of August 19, 1903.
The canton of Turrialba is subdivided into 12 districts (distritos):
Coordinates: 9°54′N 83°41′W / 9.900°N 83.683°W
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