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
City
Flag of Vinces
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
 • 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
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.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Vinces
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