Canton No. 16: Turrubares
Capital: San Pablo
Km from San Pablo to San José: 61 km
Size: 415.29 km2
Habitants 1999: 7,000
Founded: 1920
Districts
District 1: San Pablo
District 2: San Pedro
District 3: San Juan de Mata
District 4: San Luis
History
It is believed that the name of the canton comes from the word Turruraba which evolved into Turrubara, the name of the chief that ruled the regiion at one time. The first settlers arrived from surrounding areas after 1850.
General Description
The area is drained by the rivers Río Grande de Tárcoles and Tusubres which run NE to SW. The principal products are corn, rice, beef, and sugarcane and aer sold in markets in Orotina and San José.
Interesting Sites
The main road goes from Santiago de Puriscal to Orotina. The canton overlaps the Turrubares Protected Zone and also covers most of the Carara Biological Reserve.
Climate
The climate in most parts is mildly warm but cool in high spots.
Cantons of San José
This Web-Site is designed and owned by Discovery Travel World, S.A., P.O. Box 497- 6150, Santa Ana, San José Province of Costa Rica, CR-6150-10901, Central America.
Canton No. 16: Turrubares
District 1: San Pablo
