Dabola 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
Faranah Region
Faranah Region () is located in east-central Guinea. It is bordered by the countries of Sierra Leone and Mali and the Guinean regions of Kankan, Mamou, Nzérékoré, and Labé.
Administrative divisions
Faranah Region is divided into four prefe ...
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
Dabola
Dabola ( N’ko: ߘߊߓߏߟߊ߫) is a town in central Guinea. As of 2014 it had a population of 38,617 people.
It grew around the railway line from Conakry to Kankan and is known for the Tinkisso Falls and for its important dam.
Transport
While ...
. The prefecture covers an area of 6,350 km.² and has an estimated population of 182,951.
Sub-prefectures
The prefecture is divided administratively into 9
sub-prefectures:
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Dabola-Centre
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Arfamoussaya
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Banko
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Bissikrima
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Dogomet
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Kankama
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Kindoyé
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Konindou
Konindou is a town and sub-prefecture in the Dabola Prefecture in the Faranah Region 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 th ...
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N'Déma
N'Déma is a town and sub-prefecture in the Dabola Prefecture in the Faranah Region 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 ...
References
Prefectures of Guinea
Faranah Region
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