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Rivera

Decide whether to visit or live in Rivera, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Rivera?

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Interactive visit / live calculatorHow safe is Rivera for your plan?
82/100
Should I visit Rivera?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Rivera month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rivera are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and September the wettest (about 198 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.119.314011.3
February28.819.010410.9
March26.617.31149.6
April23.214.71238.3
May18.711.31376.6
June16.89.21066.8
July16.88.51067.3
August18.49.11258.1
September20.111.11987.5
October22.512.81379.4
November25.615.210410.6
December28.017.611011.3

Google News pulse · checked with SearXNG

What is being reported around Rivera

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Current local index

People and places shaping Rivera

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Rivera

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1860

    On 21 March 1860 a pueblo (village) named Pereira was created by the Act of Ley Nº 614.

  2. Documented history · 1862

    On 7 May 1862, it was substituted by the villa (town) named Ceballos and founded by the Act of Ley Nº 704, in honour of the Spanish viceroy Pedro de Cevallos.

  3. Documented history · 1867

    In July 1867 it took on the official name Rivera and was recognized as a villa.

  4. Documented history · 1884

    On 1 October 1884, it became capital of the Department of Rivera by the Act of Ley Nº 1.757.

  5. Founding of Pereira (village)

    21 March 1860 – village named Pereira created by Ley Nº 614

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Rivera has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Ronald Araújo

    Wikidata records Rivera as this person's place of birth. Uruguayan footballer.

  • Luiz Eduardo Garagorri

    professional mixed martial artist

  • Aparicio Méndez

    from Rivera

  • Rodrigo Mora

    professional footballer for Club Atlético River Plate

  • Sebastián Puchetta

    professional footballer

Historical figures

  • Aparicio Méndez

    Wikidata records Rivera as this historical figure's place of birth. President of Uruguay (1904-1988).

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Rivera, in brief

Rivera is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Rivera took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Rivera

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Rivera

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rivera

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Rivera

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Rivera

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08 · Questions

Questions about Rivera

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Rivera

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Rivera located and what are its coordinates?

Rivera is situated in Uruguay at geographic coordinates -30.9053, -55.5508 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Rivera?

Rivera has a recorded population of approximately 84,775 and observes the America/Montevideo time zone (UYU).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Rivera?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rivera include es-UY, and the circulating currency is UYU.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rivera?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Rivera, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.