Faranah
Sub-prefecture and town in Faranah Region, Guinea
Faranah (N’ko: ߝߙߊߣߊ߫߫) is a town and sub-prefecture in central Guinea, lying by the River Niger. As of 2014 it had a population of 78,108 people. The town is mainly inhabited by the Malinke people.
01History
Sékou Touré was born in what was then a village, and after becoming president developed it with a mosque, palace and conference centre. It lies immediately south west of the Haut Niger National Park. The town is served by Faranah Airport.
02Climate
Faranah has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw).
03Mining
Faranah is near major iron ore deposits.
04Notable residents
- Sayon Camara (Dinguiraye) - Guinean singer
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