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{{Short description|Department of Nicaragua}}
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'''Rivas''' is a [[Departments of Nicaragua|department]] of the Republic of [[Nicaragua]]. It covers an area of 2,155 km² and has a population of 166,900 (2005 census). The department's capital is the city of [[Rivas]].
'''Rivas''' ({{IPA-es|ˈriβas}}) is a [[Departments of Nicaragua|department]] of the Republic of [[Nicaragua]]. It covers an area of 2,162&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and has a population of 183,611 (2021 estimate). The department's capital is the city of [[Rivas, Nicaragua|Rivas]].


==Overview==
Rivas is known for its fertile soil and beautiful beaches. Throughout the department, there are many sugar cane, plantain, tobacco, and other crop plantations. The department borders [[Lake Nicaragua]] to the east and the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west. The southern part of the department borders with [[Costa Rica]]. A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of the great beaches in the area. Another major tourist attraction is [[Ometepe]], a large volcanic island inhabited by about 32,000 people (2005 census).
Rivas is known for its fertile soil and beaches. Throughout the department, there are many sugar cane, plantain, tobacco, and other crop plantations. The department borders [[Lake Nicaragua]] to the east and the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west. The southern part of the department borders with [[Costa Rica]].{{Cn|date=October 2023}} A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of its access to beaches in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rivas, Nicaragua - ViaNica.com |url=https://vianica.com/nicaragua/rivas |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Vianica.com}}</ref> Another major tourist attraction is [[Ometepe]], a large volcanic island inhabited by about 32,000 people (2005 census). Nawat Nicarao people still inhabit the department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://territorioindigenaygobernanza.com/web/nnic_09/|title = Nahoas. Territorio indígena y gobernanza}}</ref>


== Municipalities ==
== Municipalities ==


# [[Altagracia]]
* [[Altagracia]]
# [[Belén, Rivas|Belén]]
* [[Belén, Nicaragua|Belén]]
# [[Buenos Aires, Rivas|Buenos Aires]]
* [[Buenos Aires, Nicaragua|Buenos Aires]]
# [[Cárdenas, Rivas|Cárdenas]]
* [[Cárdenas, Nicaragua|Cárdenas]]
# [[Moyogalpa]]
* [[Moyogalpa]]
# [[Potosí, Rivas|Potosí]]
* [[Potosí, Nicaragua|Potosí]]
# [[Rivas]]
* [[Rivas, Nicaragua|Rivas]]
# [[San Jorge, Rivas|San Jorge]]
* [[San Jorge, Nicaragua|San Jorge]]
# [[San Juan del Sur, Rivas|San Juan del Sur]]
* [[San Juan del Sur]]
# [[Tola, Rivas|Tola]]
* [[Tola, Nicaragua|Tola]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
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Revision as of 06:25, 3 June 2024

Rivas
Departamento de Rivas
Department
Flag of Rivas
Flag
Coat of arms of Rivas
Coat of arms
LandNicaragua
CapitalRivas
Area
 • Department2,162 km2 (835 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 estimate)[1]
 • Department183,611
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
 • Urban
91,899
ISO 3166-2NI-RI

Rivas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈriβas]) is a department of the Republic of Nicaragua. It covers an area of 2,162 km2 and has a population of 183,611 (2021 estimate). The department's capital is the city of Rivas.

Übersicht

Rivas is known for its fertile soil and beaches. Throughout the department, there are many sugar cane, plantain, tobacco, and other crop plantations. The department borders Lake Nicaragua to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The southern part of the department borders with Costa Rica.[citation needed] A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of its access to beaches in the area.[2] Another major tourist attraction is Ometepe, a large volcanic island inhabited by about 32,000 people (2005 census). Nawat Nicarao people still inhabit the department.[3]

Municipalities

References

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua
  2. ^ "Rivas, Nicaragua - ViaNica.com". Vianica.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  3. ^ "Nahoas. Territorio indígena y gobernanza".

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