Rivera Department
Rivera Department | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (Rivera): 30°54′S 55°33′W / 30.900°S 55.550°W | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Inception | 1884 |
| Capital of Department | Rivera |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Richard Sander |
| • Ruling party | Partido Colorado |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,370 km2 (3,620 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 109,300 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Riverense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UYT) |
| Area code | 462 |
| ISO 3166 code | UY-RV |
| Website | rivera.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 109,300. 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.