# Rivera Municipality, Huila Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Huila Department 

# Rivera

Rivera is a municipality of Colombia in Huila Department. It had an estimated **26,152 people** in 2025 on 251 km² (about 104 per km²). Its main town is Rivera. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 146 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,152people (2025)
- 251km²
- 146mapped services
- 566 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Rivera?

Rivera had an estimated **26,152 people** in 2025 — 2.2% of Huila Department, 321st of 1121 municipalities. There are 869 women for every 1,000 men (below the Huila Department figure of 1,009). Spread over 251 km², that is about **104 people per km²**, 273rd of 1121 municipalities.

22.5% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Huila Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,874**

5–9 ****1,986**

10–14 ****2,014**

15–19 ****2,094**

20–24 ****2,268**

25–29 ****2,304**

30–34 ****2,112**

35–39 ****1,823**

40–44 ****1,679**

45–49 ****1,534**

50–54 ****1,376**

55–59 ****1,277**

60–64 ****1,152**

65–69 ****950**

70–74 ****697**

75–79 ****469**

80–84 ****281**

85–89 ****147**

90–94 ****72**

95+ ****30**

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Where is Rivera?

Rivera lies in [Huila Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Algeciras](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/algeciras/), [Campoalegre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/campoalegre/), [Neiva](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/neiva/), [Palermo](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/palermo/) and [San Vicente del Caguán](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/caqueta/san-vicente-del-caguan/). By area it is the 609th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 1.4% of [Huila Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/huila/). The centre of Rivera is about 241 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 17 km from Neiva, the main town of Huila Department. The centre point is at 2.7795° N, 75.2489° W.

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-col).

## Things to see in and around Rivera

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Rivera: 1 hot spring; 1 memorial; 1 attraction.

- El rancho de Jóse · attraction
- Busto conmemorativo a José Eustacio Rivera Salas · memorial
- Termales Tierra de Promisión · hot spring

### Nearby, outside Rivera

- Mirador Noches de París · viewpoint, Neiva13 km
- Momumento las Tres Cruces · monument, Neiva15 km
- Edificio Nacional · monument, Neiva17 km
- Diosa de la sabiduría · memorial, Neiva17 km
- Plaza Cívica Los Libertadores · attraction, Neiva17 km
- Antiguo Ferrocarril · memorial, Neiva17 km
- El Mohan · monument, Neiva17 km
- portal del centro · nature reserve, Neiva17 km
- Me Llevaras en Ti · monument, Neiva19 km
- Al Trabajador en Construcción · memorial, Neiva19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Rivera

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- CurrencyPeso (COP)
- Country calling code+57
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Benito Salas Airport (NVA) · Neiva20 km
- Eduardo Falla Solano Airport (SVI) · San Vicente Del Caguán88 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:54).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Rivera

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Rivera. The largest with a recorded population: Rivera (22,877). Settlements here lie between about 528 m and 2,234 m above sea level (median 566 m).

- Agua Fria
- Guadual
- Honda Alta
- La Ulloa
- Las Juntas
- Rivera
- Riverita
- Ulloa
- Viso de Rivera

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Rivera

Named natural and historic features inside Rivera, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Arenosa
- Río Negro
- Río Neiva

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Rivera and the best time to visit

In Rivera, the warmest month is Sep (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,317 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (195 mm) and the driest Aug (43 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 20 66 

Feb 21 86 

Mar 21 140 

Apr 20 165 

May 20 148 

Jun 19 80 

Jul 19 62 

Aug 20 43 

Sep 21 58 

Oct 21 143 

Nov 20 195 

Dec 20 128 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Rivera

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ESE Hospital Divino Niño de Rivera · Rivera 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.77957&mlon=-75.26032#map=17/2.77957/-75.26032) 

Bank Banco Agrario · Rivera 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.77802&mlon=-75.25758#map=17/2.77802/-75.25758) 

ATM Citibank · Neiva 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.92548&mlon=-75.28810#map=17/2.92548/-75.28810) 

Petrol pump Plus+ · Rivera 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.77896&mlon=-75.25682#map=17/2.77896/-75.25682) 

Hotel Casa de la Vega · Rivera 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.77582&mlon=-75.25048#map=17/2.77582/-75.25048) 

Mall Centro Comercial Unico En Neiva Huila · Campoalegre 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.68061&mlon=-75.32731#map=17/2.68061/-75.32731) 

School Colegio Emanuel · Rivera 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.78748&mlon=-75.24970#map=17/2.78748/-75.24970) 

College FET · Rivera 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.83607&mlon=-75.28965#map=17/2.83607/-75.28965) 

Police station Estación de Policia Rivera · Rivera 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.77798&mlon=-75.25761#map=17/2.77798/-75.25761) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rivera

Places mapped inside Rivera in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels67
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants49
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Huila Department

- Acevedo
- Agrado
- Aipe
- Algeciras
- Altamira
- Baraya
- Campoalegre
- Colombia
- Elías
- Garzón
- Gigante
- Guadalupe
- Hobo
- Isnos
- La Argentina
- La Plata
- Neiva
- Nátaga
- Oporapa
- Paicol
- Palermo
- Palestina
- Pital
- Pitalito
- Saladoblanco
- San Agustín
- Santa María
- Suaza
- Tarqui
- Tello
- Teruel
- Tesalia
- Timaná
- Villavieja
- Yaguará
- Íquira

## Quick answers

- Where is Rivera?In Huila Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Rivera?26,152 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rivera?About 31 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rivera?About 104 people per km²
- What borders Rivera?Algeciras, Campoalegre, Neiva, Palermo and San Vicente del Caguán
- What is there to see in Rivera?Busto conmemorativo a José Eustacio Rivera Salas, El rancho de Jóse, Termales Tierra de Promisión
- What time zone is Rivera in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Rivera?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Rivera?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rivera?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rivera?Settlements lie between 528 m and 2,234 m
- What is the best time to visit Rivera?January to February and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Rivera?ESE Hospital Divino Niño de Rivera, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Rivera?Banco Agrario, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Rivera?Citibank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rivera?Plus+, about 0.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Rivera?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Rivera?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Rivera?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Rivera?CO41615 (OCHA common operational dataset)