Faranah Prefecture

Faranah 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.

Faranah Prefecture
Prefecture
Location of Faranah Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country Guinea
RegionFaranah Region
CapitalFaranah
Area
 • Total12,966 km2 (5,006 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 census)
 • Total280,511
 • Density22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)

Sub-prefectures

The prefecture is divided administratively into 11 sub-prefectures:

  1. Faranah-Centre
  2. Banian
  3. Beindou
  4. Gnaléah
  5. Hérémakonon
  6. Kobikoro
  7. Marela
  8. Passayah
  9. Sandéniah
  10. Songoyah
  11. Tiro

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