Boffa is a
prefecture
A prefecture (from the Latin word, "''praefectura"'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain inter ...
located in the
Boké Region
Boké Region () is located in western Guinea. It is bordered by the countries of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau and the Guinean regions of Kindia and Labé. Its capital is the city of Boké.
Administrative divisions
Boké Region is divided into ...
of
Guinea
Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, and Sier ...
.
The capital is
Boffa. The prefecture covers an area of and has a population of 212,583.
Sub-prefectures
The prefecture is divided administratively into 8
sub-prefectures:
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Boffa-Centre
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Colia
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Douprou
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Koba-Tatema
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Lisso
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Mankountan
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Tamita
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Tougnifili
References
Prefectures of Guinea
Boké Region
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