Rivera, Huila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rivera, Huila
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Municipality and town
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Historic center of Rivera, February 2022
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Location of the municipality and town of Rivera, Huila in the Huila Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Huila Department | |
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| • Total | 22,877 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Rivera is a town and a municipality located in the Huila Department in Colombia. It is a place where many people live and work, forming a community. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district in other countries.
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What is Rivera?
Rivera is both a town and a municipality. The town is the main urban area where most people live. The municipality includes the town and the surrounding rural areas. This means Rivera is responsible for a larger region, not just the central town.
Where is Rivera Located?
Rivera is found in the Huila Department of Colombia. Colombia is a country in South America. The Huila Department is one of the many regions that make up Colombia. You can see its location on the map in the infobox above.
How Many People Live in Rivera?
According to recent information, about 22,877 people live in Rivera. This number includes everyone living in both the town and the rural parts of the municipality. This makes Rivera a medium-sized community.
How Municipalities Work
A municipality like Rivera has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its surrounding areas. They make decisions about things that affect the people living there every day.
Who Leads the Municipality?
Each municipality has a leader, often called a mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people who live in the municipality. They work with a local council to make important decisions. These decisions help the community grow and stay safe.
What Does the Local Government Do?
The local government in Rivera is responsible for many things. They help manage public services like water, electricity, and roads. They also work on projects that improve the town, such as building parks or schools. Their goal is to make life better for everyone in Rivera.
Life in Rivera
Life in Rivera, like in many municipalities, combines urban and rural elements. The town center is usually busy with shops and services. Outside the town, there are often farms and natural areas.
What is the Time Zone?
Rivera uses Colombia Standard Time. This means its time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). This is the same time zone used across much of Colombia.
Images for kids
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Historic center of Rivera, February 2022
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The flag of Rivera, Huila
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Map showing Rivera's location in Huila, Colombia
See also
In Spanish: Rivera (Huila) para niños
