Tuis District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tuis
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District
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 Tuis
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Turrialba |
| Creation | 11 June 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.88 km2 (15.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,837 |
| • Density | 72.968/km2 (188.99/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30507
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Tuis is a district located in the Turrialba area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Cartago province, which is one of Costa Rica's main regions.
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A Look at Tuis's History
Tuis became its own official district on June 11, 1968. Before this date, it was actually part of another district called La Suiza.
Where is Tuis? (Geography)
Tuis covers an area of about 38.88 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of about 735 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast!
Who Lives in Tuis? (Population)
According to the 2011 census, there were 2,837 people living in Tuis. The number of people living here has grown over the years. For example, in 1973, there were 1,422 residents, and by 2000, the population had grown to 2,630.
Getting Around Tuis (Transportation)
Roads in Tuis
The district has a main road that helps people travel around.
- National Route 414 is one of the important roads that goes through Tuis.
See also
In Spanish: Tuis para niños
