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Quinindé
Town
Rosa Zárate
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Quinindé is located in Ecuador
Quinindé
Quinindé
Location in Ecuador
Country  Ecuador
Province Esmeraldas
Canton Quinindé Canton
Area
 • Town 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
 • Town 31,120
 • Density 4,580/km2 (11,850/sq mi)
Climate Am

Quinindé, also known as Rosa Zárate, is a town in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador. It is a vibrant place with its own unique culture and a love for sports.

Sports in Quinindé

Quinindé is proud to have a soccer team called La Brasilia. This team plays in the second division of Ecuadorean soccer. In 2007, La Brasilia did very well. They finished second in the Copa Ecuatoriana tournament.

Culture and Local Specialties

The town of Quinindé has some interesting local traditions. One special food found here is known as 'un jorkshia poodeen'. It is thought that this unique dish came about after the Spanish colonial period. During that time, the British built many railways across Ecuador. This also brought some of their culture to the local areas.

See also

In Spanish: Rosa Zárate (ciudad) for kids

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