Vinces
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.
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| Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Los Ríos |
| Canton | Vinces |
| Founded | June 14, 1845 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfonso Montalván Cerezo |
| Area | |
| • City | 6.85 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (Census 2022) | |
| • City | 35,064 |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | vinceño, -a |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | www |
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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