Rivera Population 2026
Rivera has a population of 84,775, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇺🇾 Uruguay, located in Rivera Department. Roughly 2.5% of Uruguay's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Montevideo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,775
Rank in Uruguay
#4
Coordinates
30.91°S, 55.55°W
~194 m elevation · America/Montevideo
Distance to capital (Montevideo)
449 km
279 miles, straight line
Cities near Rivera
- Tacuarembó60,586 people · ~99 km away
- Artigas43,897 people · ~104 km away
- Melo56,013 people · ~209 km away
- Salto114,084 people · ~235 km away
- Young16,756 people · ~280 km away
- Treinta y Tres25,890 people · ~281 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rivera?
Rivera has a population of 84,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Uruguay.
What region is Rivera in?
Rivera is located in Rivera Department, Uruguay.
Is Rivera the capital of Uruguay?
No, the capital of Uruguay is Montevideo, about 449 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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