Turi is a town and parish in Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 26.2 km² and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total of 6,692.[1] It is perched on a hill with a public park that features an overlook of the city of Cuenca; perhaps and the only site where the entire city can be observed while still on the ground.
Turi | |
|---|---|
_from_Turi.jpg) View of Cuenca from Turi | |
  Turi | |
| Coordinates: 2°57′S 78°59′W / 2.950°S 78.983°W | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Azuay Province |
| Canton | Cuenca Canton |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,692 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Climate | Cfb |
There are artisan shops outside of the church that sell boots and hats, while a number of souvenir stalls dot the roadway.
The Turi Church and observation point is a stop on the Cuenca bus tour.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Parroquia Turi". Asociación de Juntas Parroquiales Rurales del Azuay. Retrieved February 26, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Turi Church and Observation Point". Unofficial Guide, Philippines. Retrieved March 23, 2018.