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Vinces

Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W / 1.550°S 79.733°W / -1.550; -79.733
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Vinces
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Vinces is located in Ecuador
Vinces
Vinces
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
 • City
709.6 km2 (274.0 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (Census 2001)
 • City
61,565
 • Density87/km2 (220/sq mi)
 • Urban
24,134
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. There is also a 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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