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
Location in Trujillo
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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