Vinces

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Vinces
City
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Vinces
Coordinates: 1°33′S79°44′W / 1.550°S 79.733°W / -1.550; -79.733
Country Ecuador
Province Los Ríos
Canton Vinces
FoundedJune 14, 1845
Government
  MayorAlfonso Montalván Cerezo
Area
  City6.85 km2 (2.64 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (Census 2022) [1]
  City35,064
  Density5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) vinceño, -a
Climate Aw
Website www.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.

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References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population and area of Vinces