Turrubares is a canton in the San José province of Costa Rica. History Turrubares was created on 30 July 1920 by decree 56. Geography Turrubares has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. 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: San Pablo San Pedro San Juan de Mata San Luis Carara Demographics For the 2011 census, Turrubares had a population of inhabitants, the least populated of the 82 cantons in Costa Rica. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of San José Province Populated places in San José Province