Rivera Department

Rivera Department
Flag of Rivera Department
Coat of arms of Rivera Department
Rivera Department is located in Uruguay
Rivera Department
Location of Rivera Department and its capital
Coordinates (Rivera): 30°54′S 55°33′W / 30.900°S 55.550°W / -30.900; -55.550
Country Uruguay
Capital of DepartmentRivera
Government
 • IntendantRichard Sander
 • Ruling partyPartido Colorado
Area
 • Total9,370 km2 (3,620 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total103,493
 • Density11/km2 (29/sq mi)
DemonymRiverense
Time zoneUTC-3 (UYT)
ISO 3166 codeUY-RV
Websiterivera.gub.uy

Rivera Department (Spanish pronunciation: [riˈβeɾa]) is a department of the northern region of Uruguay. It has an area of 9,370 km2 (3,620 sq mi) and a population of 103,493. Its capital is the city of Rivera. It borders Brazil to the north and east, Cerro Largo Department to the southeast, Tacuarembó Department to the south and west and Salto Department to the northwest.


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