Map of Riva CDP

Riva is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,076 at the 2010 census. The area is scenic, especially where the two-lane Riva Road crosses the South River on a bridge. The area is growing with large new homes as the suburbs of Annapolis grow outward. Riva is bordered by Annapolis to the north, Edgewater to the east, and Davidsonville to the west.

Currently Riva is served by Central Elementary School, Davidsonville Elementary School, Central Middle School, and South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland.

Riva CDP overview:
Name:	Riva CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Maryland
County:	Anne Arundel County
Elevation:	43 ft (13 m)
Total Area:	2.90 sq mi (7.52 km²)
Land Area:	2.46 sq mi (6.36 km²)
Water Area:	0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²)
Total Population:	4,257
Population Density:	1,732.60/sq mi (669.08/km²)
ZIP code:	21140
Area code:	410, 443, and 667
FIPS code:	2466400
GNISfeature ID:	0591136

Online Interactive Map

Riva online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Riva location map. Where is Riva CDP?

Riva location on the U.S. Map. Where is Riva CDP. — Riva location on the U.S. Map.

Riva location on the Maryland map. Where is Riva CDP. — Location of Riva in Maryland.

History

Aisquith Farm E Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

There have been several large developments made in Riva over the years.

Sylvan Shores

Riva Farms

Berkshire 1978 – 1981

Annapolis Landing 1979 –

Riva Road Map

Riva city Satellite Map

Geography

Riva is located at 38°57′7″N 76°34′56″W / 38.95194°N 76.58222°W / 38.95194; -76.58222 (38.952079, −76.582135).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km), of which 2.5 square miles (6.4 km) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km), or 15.37%, is water.