Dabola

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
Town and sub-prefecture
Dabola Location in Guinea
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

Transport

While the main line is metre gauge, the branch to Tougué is standard gauge.^[2]

Mining

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.

Notable people

• Djely Karifa
• Moustapha Diané

See also

• Transport in Guinea
• Railway stations in Guinea