Vinces

Vinces
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Vinces
Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W / 1.550°S 79.733°W / -1.550; -79.733Coordinates: 1°33′S 79°44′W / 1.550°S 79.733°W / -1.550; -79.733
Country	Ecuador
Province	Los Ríos
Canton	Vinces
Founded	June 14, 1845
Government
• Mayor	Alfonso Montalván Cerezo
Area
• City	709.6 km2 (274.0 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population  (Census 2001)
• City	61,565
• Density	87/km2 (220/sq mi)
• Urban	24,134
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. 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.

External links[]

• www.vincesnautico.com
• Southern Coast & Guayaquil - Regions of Ecuador - Ecuador General Information : GoEcuador.com

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