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Vinces, Ecuador

Los Ríos · Ecuador

Vinces is a mid-size city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 32,497. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

32,497 Population 21,240/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
124.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Vinces

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.

People

Population32,497
Density21,240/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain124.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population32,497
Population Density21,240 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-1.5564°, -79.7525°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLos Ríos
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation124.5 inches (3,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vinces

Vinces is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 32,497. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Vinces

Vinces has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.5°C), the coldest is Mar (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 37.4° 211.0
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 22.1° / 35° 205.4
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.7° 205.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.7° 136.0
May 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 35.9° 56.0
Jun 27°C / 81°F 20.6° / 36.7° 51.6
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 20.5° / 38.7° 15.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 20.3° / 40° 4.9
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 20.6° / 40.3° 4.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 21.2° / 40.2° 9.9
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 20.9° / 38.5° 12.8
Dec 27.7°C / 82°F 21.2° / 38.5° 57.2
Vinces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 124.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density21,240/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5564°N, 79.7525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.5"
228% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 129 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 137 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 147 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 125 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 117 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 129 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 127 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 95 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 140 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 130 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 126 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 54 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 132 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 62 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 87 km
Aug 4, 1991 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.5 148 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 131 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 76 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 117 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 129 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 153 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 165 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 176 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Vinces has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vinces

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rosa Briones Oyague - - - -
Escuela Nestor Noe Muñoz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vinces

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canela Pichincha - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vinces

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de Olmedo
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in Vinces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Municipal
Mercado Municipal - Laurel
Mercado Municipal Santa Lucía
Plaza Comercial

Hotels in Vinces

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal
París de Noche

Restaurants in Vinces

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COMEDOR EL PARADERO DE LI
Comedor Rio
Kennet Jesús cafetería
La Estación

Monuments in Vinces

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a los héroes

Veterinaries in Vinces

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Nivela Arévalo Fanny Alcia
Dra. Vargas Cabrera Yamira Mundo Animal
Pet's House Dr. Karol Salazar

Bus Stations in Vinces

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Vinces

Gas Stations in Vinces

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

P&S VINCES
PDV "París Chiquito"

Banks in Vinces

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BANECUADOR VINCES

Stadiums & Teams in Vinces

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vinces

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport-Small Airport
Alba Elena Airport-Small Airport
Algarrobo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Babahoyo North Airport-Small Airport
Banastru Airport-Small Airport
Blanca Piedra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Cerro Azul Airport-Small Airport
Chongón Airstrip-Small Airport
Costa Azul Airstrip-Small Airport
Cristal Airport-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airport-Small Airport
Esterito Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Guarumal Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Clementina Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Fragua Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Julia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Lolita Airport.-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Alta Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Perez Airport-Small Airport
Los Rebeldes Airpark-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Martinica Airport-Small Airport
Pantalony Airport-Small Airport
Payo Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Carbo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Alejandro Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Costa Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport
Santa María Airport-Small Airport
Taura Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vinces

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica La Virgen
Capilla Católica Legión de María
Capilla Católica San Ramón
IGLESIA
Iglesia Católica de Los Mirtos
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro - Vinces
Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo de Vinces

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
4.0 km² (1.5 mi²)
Founded
1754
Postal Code
EC120850
Website
vinces.gob.ec

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vinces

What is the population of Vinces?

Vinces has a population of 32,497 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 21,240 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vinces?

Vinces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.5 inches.

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