Turrúcares facts for kids
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Turrúcares
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District
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 Turrúcares
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.99 km2 (13.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 638 m (2,093 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 7,630 |
| • Density | 212.00/km2 (549.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20111
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Turrúcares is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Turrúcares has an area of 35.99 km2 and an elevation of 638 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 835 | — | |
| 1892 | 808 | −3.2% | |
| 1927 | 1,586 | 96.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,873 | 18.1% | |
| 1963 | 2,377 | 26.9% | |
| 1973 | 2,699 | 13.5% | |
| 1984 | 3,340 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,986 | 79.2% | |
| 2011 | 7,630 | 27.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, Turrúcares had a population of 7,630 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 27
National Route 136
National Route 721
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