Rivas Dávila Municipality

Rivas Dávila is one of the 23 municipalities of the state of Mérida, Venezuela. The municipality occupies an area of 187 km2 with a population of 20,128 inhabitants according to the 2011 census.

Rivas Dávila Municipality
Municipio Rivas Dávila
Flag of Rivas Dávila Municipality
Official seal of Rivas Dávila Municipality
Location in Trujillo
Location in Trujillo
Rivas Dávila Municipality is located in Venezuela
Rivas Dávila Municipality
Rivas Dávila Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°15′22″N 71°49′36″W
Country Venezuela
StateMérida
Established6 August 1988
Municipal seatBailadores
Government
  MayorCarla Pérez (PSUV)
Area
  Total187 km2 (72 sq mi)
Elevation
1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total20,128[1]
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)

Parishes

The municipality consists of the following two parishes, with their capitals listed in parentheses:

  • Bailadores (Bailadores)
  • Gerónimo Maldonado (La Playa)

References

  1. "Estado Mérida". Instituto Nacional de Estadística.
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