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Town and sub-prefecture in Faranah Region, Guinea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dabola (N’ko: ߘߊߓߏߟߊ߫) is a town in central Guinea. As of 2014 it had a population of 38,617 people.[1] It grew around the railway line from Conakry to Kankan and is known for the Tinkisso Falls and for its important dam.
Dabola | |
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Town and sub-prefecture | |
Coordinates: 10°45′N 11°07′W | |
Country | Guinea |
Region | Faranah Region |
Prefecture | Dabola Prefecture |
Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 38,617 |
While the main line is metre gauge, the branch to Tougué is standard gauge.[2]
Development of iron ore deposits was proposed in 1994. This would require upgrading of the understrength line from the port of Conakry or a new heavy duty line to a new port at Matakan.[3] There are also deposits of bauxite.
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