Siguiri 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
Kankan Region
Kankan Region () is a region of Guinea located in the east of the country. It is the largest region of Guinea by area. The region has five (5) prefectures (Kankan, Kérouané, Kouroussa, Mandiana and Siguiri).
It is bordered by the countries o ...
of Guinea.
The capital is
Siguiri
Siguiri (N'Ko script, N’ko: ߛߌ߯ߙߌ߲߫; Arabic: سِجِرِ ِ) is a city in northeastern Guinea on the River Niger. It is a Sub-prefectures of Guinea, sub-prefecture and capital of Siguiri Prefecture in the Kankan Region.
It is known for ...
. The prefecture covers an area of and has a population of 687,002.
Sub-prefectures
The prefecture is divided administratively into 13
sub-prefectures:
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Siguiri-Centre
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Bankon
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Doko
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Franwalia
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Kiniébakoura
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Kintinian
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Maléa
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Naboun
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Niagassola
Niagassola is a town and sub-prefecture in the Siguiri Prefecture in the Kankan Region of north-eastern Guinea. It is located near the border with Mali.
It has no electricity and three water pumps.
History
Niagassola and its surroundings we ...
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Niandankoro
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Norassoba
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Siguirini
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Tomba Kanssa
References
Prefectures of Guinea
Kankan Region
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