Rio, Wisconsin

Rio, Wisconsin
Looking east in downtown Rio on WIS 16
Looking east in downtown Rio on WIS 16
Nickname: 
R-10
Location of Rio in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Location of Rio in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°26′52″N 89°14′26″W / 43.44778°N 89.24056°W / 43.44778; -89.24056
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyColumbia
Area
 • Total1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2)
 • Land1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total1,119
 • Density890/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
53960
Area code920
FIPS code55-68100[4]
GNIS feature ID1572330[2]
Websitewww.riowi.us

Rio /ˈr./[5] (pronounced "rye-oh") is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,119 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village rests primarily in the town of Otsego. The Village of Rio calls itself "Camper Country USA" due to several campgrounds located near the village. Rio is halfway between Columbus and Portage on Highway 16.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Miss Pronouncer: Hear how to pronounce; The Wisconsin pronunciation guide for cities, counties, Indians & lawmakers