Turrialba Canton, Administrative territory in Cartago Province, Costa Rica
Turrialba Canton encompasses 1,642 square kilometers at an elevation of 768 meters, containing twelve districts including the capital city of Turrialba.
The National Museum of Costa Rica documented 289 archaeological sites within the canton, with evidence of human settlements dating back to 9000 BC.
The regional cheese production in Santa Cruz district represents a major gastronomic tradition, contributing to the local agricultural identity of the canton.
The territory maintains connectivity through multiple national routes, including Route 10, Route 225, and Route 230, linking the districts to neighboring regions.
The canton houses the sole Major League baseball manufacturing facility in Costa Rica, relocated from Haiti during the late 1980s.
Location: Cartago Province
Inception: August 19, 1903
Capital city: Turrialba
Elevation above the sea: 1,020 m
Shares border with: Pérez Zeledón Canton, Paraíso Canton, Jiménez Canton, Alvarado Canton, Oreamuno Canton, Pococí Canton, Guácimo Canton, Siquirres Canton, Matina Canton, Limón Canton
Website: http://muniturrialba.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.90000,-83.68330
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:19
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