Vinces

Vinces is a city in the Los Ríos Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Vinces Canton. There is also a Vinces River.

Vinces
City
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Vinces
Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W
CountryEcuador
ProvinceLos Ríos
CantonVinces
FoundedJune 14, 1845
Government
  MayorAlfonso Montalván Cerezo
Area
  City709.6 km2 (274.0 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (Census 2001)
  City61,565
  Density87/km2 (220/sq mi)
  Urban
24,134
Demonym(s)vinceño, -a
ClimateAw
Websitewww.vinces.gob.ec

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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