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Rivera, Uruguay
Rivera Department · Uruguay
Rivera is a mid-size city in Rivera Department, Uruguay with a population of 64,631. Elevation: 636 ft (194 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rivera
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.
People
Climate
| Population | 64,631 |
| Population Density | 3,505 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.9053°, -55.5508° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Rivera Department |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rivera
Rivera is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Rivera Department) with a population of 64,631. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Rivera
Rivera has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1647 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.9053°N, 55.5508°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
Rivera has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.9").
Colleges & Universities in Rivera
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitario de Rivera | University | - | , |
| Centro Universitario de Rivera | University | - | Visit → |
| CERP Rivera (Norte) | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto de Formación Docente de Rivera | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Tecnológico Regional Norte | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Rivera
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 101 C.E.L.E.R. | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Polo Educativo Tecnológico Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 71 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 111 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 135 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 134 República Francesa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 145 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 7 Brasil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 116 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 141 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 9 Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 113 España | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 140 Francisco Siñeriz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 86 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 8 República Argentina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 114 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 149 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 94 República del Paraguay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 45 Andresito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 132 Poeta Lalo Mendoza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 120 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 5 Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 1 Departamental Instituto Doctora Celia E. Pomoli | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 5 Carlos Thieulent | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 Wilson Ferreira Aldunate | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Rivera 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Superior Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 147 Olinto María Simoes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 2 José Pedro Varela | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 3 Brigadier General Juan Antonio Lavalleja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rodó | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Rodó | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 150 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 88 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 156 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 4 de Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 153 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 128 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 108 Margarita Isnardi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 109 Clemente Estable | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 102 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 1 Artigas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 105 Maestro Vicente Foch Puntigliano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 115 Juana de Ibarbourou | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 112 Agustín Ramón Bisio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 44 República de Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 110 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 129 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 84 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 40 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 139 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 75 República Bolivariana de Venezuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 37 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 144 Paul Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 96 Japón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 64 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rivera
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Vichadero | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA VEREDA WEB RADIO | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De La Cumbre FM 102.9 | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Rivera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelódromo | |||||
| Feira Cabotiá |
Hotels in Rivera
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rivera
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rivera
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rivera
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rivera
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rivera
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rivera
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rivera
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rivera
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rivera
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rivera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rivera
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport | RVY | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclube de Santana do Livramento Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boqueirão Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dário Brasil Capoano de Oliveira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Brasa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda da Paz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lata Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Música Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rivera
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 5 to Tabernáculo Anexo | |
| Asamblea de Dios | |
| Asamblea de Dios Misionera: Anexo Caqueiro | |
| Asamblea del Mesias | |
| Capilla Maria Auxiliadora | |
| Casa Misericordia | |
| Cultos Seara | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Alianza Eterna | |
| Iglesia Asamblea de Dios Belén Nuevo | |
| Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Asamblea de Dios Misioneros de Rivera | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Luterana | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia La Unica Esperanza de Jesucristo |
Quick Facts
Around Rivera
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Rivera
15 places within 15 km
- • Playa Gran Bretaña
- • Cerro Caqueiro / Morro de la Macaca
- • Cerro Carancho
- • Cerro Chapeau
- • Cerro Chato
- • Cerro Corcunda
- + 9 more
🇺🇾 About Uruguay
Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rivera
What is the population of Rivera?
Rivera has a population of 64,631 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 3,505 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rivera?
Rivera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.