Faranah Prefecture

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Faranah (N’ko: ߝߙߊߣߊ߫߫) is a prefecture located in the Faranah Region of Guinea. The capital is Faranah. The prefecture covers an area of 12,966 km2 and has an estimated population of 280,511.

Sub-prefectures

The prefecture is divided administratively into 12 sub-prefectures:

  1. Faranah-Centre
  2. Banian
  3. Beindou
  4. Gnaléah
  5. Hérémakonon
  6. Kobikoro
  7. Marela
  8. Passayah
  9. Sandéniah
  10. Songoyah
  11. Tindo
  12. Tiro
  13. Faranah Prefecture
    Prefecture
    Location of Faranah Prefecture and seat in Guinea.

    Location of Faranah Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
    Country  Guinea
    Region Faranah Region
    Capital Faranah
    Area
     • Total 12,966 km2 (5,006 sq mi)
    Population

     (2014 census)
     • Total 280,511
     • Density 22/km2 (56/sq mi)
    Time zone UTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)