Rioverde is a city and its surrounding municipality located in the south-central part of the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, behind San Luis Potosí, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, Ciudad Valles, and Matehuala. The city had a 2005 census population of 49,183, while the municipality, of which it serves as municipal seat, had a population of 85,945 and an areal extent of 3,109.71 km² (1,200.07 sq mi). The population of its metropolitan area, which includes the municipality of Ciudad Fernández, was 126,997.
The city is well known for its spring, called Media Luna. The city has been growing faster in the last four years. Rioverde (Green River) lives up to its name in its rich surroundings and round the year pleasant weather. It is the birth place of singer Ana Bárbara and composer Amador Ramos. The town has an Institute of Higher Education, the Technical Institute of Rioverde. It is one of the higher education federal institutes.
The Media Luna, or Half Moon is an old volcanic crater, filled with crystalline waters, and is a well known place for scuba divers who go there to practise in its warm waters.
About 5 minutes away from Rioverde is San Diego, San Martin, and La Loma. They are mainly known for their parties. San Diego is located between both, La Loma and San Martin. In November is the towns' fiesta.
References
- Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática
- San Luis Potosí Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México
External links
- Ciudad de Rioverde Official website
Coordinates: 21°55′41″N 99°59′49″W / 21.928°N 99.997°W
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