Villa Riva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Riva
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 Villa Riva
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Duarte |
| Founded | n.a. |
| Municipality since | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 309.93 km2 (119.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30,989 |
| • Density | 99.987/km2 (258.965/sq mi) |
| Municipal Districts | 4 |
Villa Riva is a town and a type of local government area called a municipality in the Duarte Province of the Dominican Republic. It's a cool place to learn about!
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History of Villa Riva
The area where Villa Riva is now was first settled in 1845. It was founded by President Pedro Santana and was known as El Cercado. Before becoming its own town, it was part of the Bánica municipality.
How Villa Riva Became a Town
A brave war veteran named Francisco Rodriguez helped El Cercado become a proper town. The first families to live here were the Monteros, de Oleos, Encarnacións, Matos, and Britos. People from El Cercado are known for being very welcoming and kind.
Early Economy and Communication
In the past, the main way people made a living was through farming. They raised cattle and grew crops like tobacco and coffee. They also produced honey and wax. For a long time, horses were the main way to travel and send mail.
Climate in Villa Riva
Villa Riva has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's usually warm and gets a lot of rain all year round. It's like living in a big, green, natural greenhouse!
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °C (°F) | 34.0 (93.2) |
36.0 (96.8) |
38.5 (101.3) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.8 (98.2) |
37.4 (99.3) |
38.0 (100.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.5 (85.1) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32.4 (90.3) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 14.5 (58.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.4 (61.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.5 (54.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 123.9 (4.88) |
109.6 (4.31) |
126.1 (4.96) |
141.0 (5.55) |
240.5 (9.47) |
224.5 (8.84) |
206.1 (8.11) |
238.5 (9.39) |
229.6 (9.04) |
180.9 (7.12) |
222.3 (8.75) |
198.4 (7.81) |
2,241.4 (88.24) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 10.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 14.2 | 13.6 | 14.4 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 11.7 | 138.9 |
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See also
In Spanish: Villa Riva para niños
