Faranah Prefecture

Faranah (N’ko: ߝߙߊߣߊ߫߫) is a prefecture located in the Faranah Region of Guinea.^[1] 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
Region	Faranah Region
Capital	Faranah
Area
• Total	12,966 km2 (5,006 sq mi)
Population  (2014 census)
• Total	280,511
• Density	21.634/km2 (56.033/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)

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