Faranah (
N’ko: ߝߙߊߣߊ߫߫) 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
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.
The capital is
Faranah. The prefecture covers an area of 12,966 km
2 and has an estimated population of 280,511.
Sub-prefectures
The prefecture is divided administratively into 12
sub-prefectures:
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Faranah-Centre
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Banian
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Beindou
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Gnaléah
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Hérémakonon
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Kobikoro
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Marela
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Passayah
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Sandéniah
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Songoyah
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Tindo
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Tiro
References
Prefectures of Guinea
Faranah Region
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