Categories in Turrialba
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairAgricultural ProductionFactoryFarmingHandicraftLivestock BreederMetal WorkshopBoutiqueClothing storesCustom T-shirt StoreFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCivil PoliceCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchComputer Repair ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreAppliance StoreBuilding Construction ContractorCivil EngineerConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentTool StoreWater Utility CompanyCollegeEducation
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Turrialba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 215 |
| Education | 171 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 160 |
| Shopping | 152 |
| Other accommodation | 116 |
| Churches | 90 |
| Clothing stores | 70 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 59 |
| Car repair | 55 |
| Hotels and motels | 50 |
| Religion | 49 |
| Travel agencies | 49 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 45 |
| Corporate management | 45 |
Turrialba Facts
| Area | 46.4 km² |
| Population | 28,126 |
| Male Population | 13,600 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 14,526 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +66.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 31.8 years (Male: 30.8, Female: 32.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,384 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Las Americas, San Cayetano, San Rafael, La Margot, Jorge Debravo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.90467, -83.68352 |
| Postal Codes | 30501, 30503, 30504, 30505, 30506, More |
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Turrialba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,941 | 23,104 | 27,137 | 28,944 | 28,126 | 26,756 | 25,765 |
| Population Density | 365.3 / km² | 498.2 / km² | 585.2 / km² | 624.1 / km² | 606.5 / km² | 576.9 / km² | 555.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTurrialba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turrialba | +66% | +21.7% | +3.6% |
| Cartago Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Turrialba Median Age
Median Age: 31.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turrialba | 31.8 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
| Cartago Province | 28.7 yrs | 29.5 yrs | 28 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Turrialba Population Density
Population Density: 607 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turrialba | 28,126 | 46.4 km² | 607 / km² |
| Cartago Province | 549,413 | 3,093.5 km² | 178 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Turrialba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Turrialba
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Turrialba
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Turrialba
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Turrialba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,832 | $7,459 | $6,771 | $10,476 | $13,491 | $15,267 | $15,152 | $15,384 |
| Total GDP | $43.6M | $43.5M | $40.4M | $65.4M | $87M | $99.8M | $101M | $101.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Turrialba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turrialba | 89,957 tn | 3.2 tn | 1,939.8 tons/km² |
| Cartago Province | 1,484,706 tn | 2.7 tn | 479.9 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Turrialba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,939.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/18 | 2:12 PM | 4.7 | 41.8 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 6:45 AM | 4.2 | 32.2 km | 10,060 m | 18km SSW of Batan, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/18 | 3:33 PM | 4.1 | 49.8 km | 29,280 m | 15km NW of San Isidro, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 2:34 AM | 3.3 | 45.9 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 1:41 AM | 3.4 | 22.8 km | 12,210 m | 8km N of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 9:38 PM | 4 | 7.6 km | 17,370 m | 7km ENE of Turrialba, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/16 | 12:25 AM | 5.3 | 14.4 km | 1,320 m | 9km NE of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/16 | 10:06 PM | 4.7 | 49.5 km | 36,940 m | 16km NW of San Isidro, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/16 | 5:59 PM | 3.8 | 41.4 km | 25,040 m | 19km ESE of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 8:56 PM | 3.3 | 48.3 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Turrialba
Turrialba is a small city in Cartago Province of Costa Rica with an estimated population of 35,618. The main industries are textiles, agriculture and tourism. The Pacuare and Reventazón Rivers are notable for whitewater rafting, making Turrialba a me..
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