Rivas Department

Rivas
Departamento de Rivas
Department
Country	Nicaragua

Capital	Rivas

Area	2,155 km² (832 sq mi)

Population	166,900 (2005)

ISO 3166-2	NI-RI

Rivas is a 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.

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).

Municipalities

External links

ViaNica.com - Rivas, including photos, hotels, restaurants and local activities

Departments of Nicaragua

Boaco Carazo Chinandega Chontales Estelí Granada Jinotega León Madriz Managua Masaya Matagalpa Nueva Segovia Rivas Río San Juan North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

Coordinates: 11°26′52″N 85°34′17″W / 11.44778°N 85.57139°W / 11.44778; -85.57139

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