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City in Los Ríos, Ecuador
Vinces
City
Flag of VincesFlag
Vinces is located in EcuadorVincesVinces
Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W / 1.550°S 79.733°W / -1.550; -79.733
CountryEcuador
ProvinceLos Ríos
CantonVinces
FoundedJune 14, 1845
Government
 • MayorAlfonso Montalván Cerezo
Area
 • City6.85 km (2.64 sq mi)
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Population
 • City35,064
 • Density5,100/km (13,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)vinceño, -a
ClimateAw
Websitewww.vinces.gob.ec

Vinces is a city in the Los Ríos Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Vinces Canton and is located at the Vinces River.

Vinces, known as "Little Paris", is characterized by its ancient buildings, constructed in wood, that belonged to the rich cacao plantation owners.

Vinces is known also as the capital of the competitions of boats to engine outboard in Ecuador.

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population and area of Vinces

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