Turrubares was created on 30 July 1920 by decree 56.[3]
Geography
Turrubares has an area of 415.29 km²[4] and a mean elevation of 313 metres.[2]
The Grande de Tárcoles River delineates the north and northwest boundaries of the canton. The Carara River, Camaronal River and the Fila Negra (Black Mountains) establish the boundary on the west. The south and southwest is marked by the Tulin River, and the Galán River and Azul Creek delineate portions of the canton's border on the east.
Districts
The canton of Turrubares is subdivided into the following districts: