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Turrialba, Costa Rica
Cartago Province · Costa Rica
Turrialba is a small city in Cartago Province, Costa Rica with a population of 28,955. Elevation: 2,211 ft (674 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Turrialba
Atirro es un poblado en el distrito de La Suiza, del cantón de Turrialba, de la provincia de Cartago, en Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,955 |
| Population Density | 1,325 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9037°, -83.6836° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Cartago Province |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 123.9 inches (3,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Turrialba
Turrialba is a small city in Costa Rica (Cartago Province) with a population of 28,955. The city sits at an elevation of 2,211 feet (674 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Turrialba
Turrialba has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3012 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9037°N, 83.6836°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 71 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 144 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 20 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 16 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 20 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 52 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 69 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 128 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
Turrialba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (4.1").
Colleges & Universities in Turrialba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Capacitación Indígena Käpäcläjui | College | — | — |
| Colegio Universitario de Limón | College | — | — |
| Módulo Administrativo y Residencias de la carrera Bachillerato en Ciencias de la Educación, énfasis en lengua y cultura Cabécar UCR-UNA-UNED | University | — | — |
| UCR - Recinto Siquirres | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Siquirres | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Florencio del Castillo | University | — | — |
Schools in Turrialba
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Cimarón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Julia Fernández Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Turrialba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juana Dennis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dominica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Bonilla Wepol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jesús María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Seis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Enrique Pacheco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Torito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guayabo Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guayabo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dulce Nombre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Orieta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palomo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Luis Castro Arce | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Fuente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jorge Rossi Chavarría | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aquiares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Verbena Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Verbena Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jenaro Bonilla Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mariano Cortés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Alto de Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Kinder y escuela Burbujitas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nuestra Señora de Sion | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Colonias de Guayabo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Fuentes Piedra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Juan Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Recreo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Dr. Clodomiro Picado Twight | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Flor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Peralta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Américas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Pilón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Margot | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dr. Valeriano Fernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carmen Lyra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Enseñanza Especial Turrialba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esmeralda | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Aurelio Pereira Ramírez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Turrialba
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Urbano 106 - 105.9 FM - San José, Costa Rica | 105.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 1047hit | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Omega 105.1 FM | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Turrialba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad de los Niños | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Cartago | ||||
| Museo Omar Salazar Obando | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in Turrialba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Conmemorativa Orton | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Figueres Ferrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Rodolfo Valverde Segura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de la Cultura Cartaginesa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Turrialba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria del Agricultor Oreamuno | |||||
| Mercadito Azul | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal de Cartago | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Paraíso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Turrialba |
Hotels in Turrialba
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Turrialba
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Turrialba
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Turrialba
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Turrialba
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Turrialba
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Turrialba
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Turrialba
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Turrialba
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Turrialba
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Turrialba
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Turrialba
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Turrialba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Turrialba
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Turrialba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Turrialba |
Treatment Centers in Turrialba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| INS- Centro de Salud Preferencial de Cartago |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Turrialba
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Elena | |
| Comunidad Cristiana Nazareth | |
| Iglesia Adventista de El Mora | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia de Alto Varal | |
| Iglesia de Aquiares | |
| Iglesia de Azul | |
| Iglesia de Camusa | |
| Iglesia de Carmen Lyra | |
| Iglesia de Cimarrones | |
| Iglesia de Colonia de Guayabo | |
| Iglesia de Colorado | |
| Iglesia de Dulce Nombre | |
| Iglesia de El Poró | |
| Iglesia de El Recreo | |
| Iglesia de El Seis | |
| Iglesia de El Torito | |
| Iglesia de Florencia | |
| Iglesia de Guayabo Abajo | |
| Iglesia de Guayabo Arriba |
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What is the population of Turrialba?
Turrialba has a population of 28,955 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 1,325 people per square mile, spread across 21.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Turrialba?
Turrialba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.9 inches.