Rivera Department

Rivera Department spans 9,370 square kilometers of fertile land characterized by pastures, hills, and agricultural fields between Uruguay and Brazil.

The department was established on October 1, 1884, during the presidency of Maximo Santos, named after General Fructuoso Rivera, the first constitutional president.

The department maintains strong agricultural traditions with extensive cattle ranching and cultivation of rice, corn, sweet potatoes, and various grains.

The region connects to major transportation networks through railways and highways, linking the capital city to Montevideo and Brazilian border communities.

The department includes twenty distinct localities, from Amarillo to Vichadero, each contributing to the agricultural and commercial activities of the region.

Inception: 1884

Capital city: Rivera

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Salto Department, Cerro Largo Department, Tacuarembó Department, Artigas Department, Rio Grande do Sul

Website: http://rivera.gub.uy

GPS coordinates: -30.90000,-55.55000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04