Rivera Postal Codes: 413001 to 413008 | Subnorte, Huila

Key Facts

Rivera is a municipality located in the Subnorte subregion of the Huila department in southwestern Colombia. Situated in the northern part of Huila, Rivera lies approximately 30 kilometers northeast of the departmental capital Neiva, positioned at an elevation of around 650 meters above sea level in the Upper Magdalena Valley region. This municipality covers an area of approximately 408 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 20,000 residents according to recent estimates. The town serves as an important agricultural and commercial center for the surrounding rural areas, with its economy primarily based on coffee cultivation, livestock farming, and various food crops. Rivera is administratively divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas that encompass both urban and rural territories. The municipality features a tropical climate with moderate temperatures year-round, making it suitable for diverse agricultural activities. Historically, the area developed around transportation routes connecting the Magdalena River valley with the Andean highlands to the east. Visitors to Rivera can access comprehensive postal code information and administrative details for all its constituent sub-regions through our specialized location database services.

Neighboring Regions

• Palestina
• Algeciras
• Campoalegre
• Yaguará
• Baraya