Yomou Prefecture

Yomou is a prefecture located in the Nzérékoré Region of Guinea.^[1] The capital and principal town of the prefecture is Yomou. The prefecture covers an area of 3,920 km.² and has an estimated population of 114,371.

Yomou Prefecture
Prefecture
Location of Yomou Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country	Guinea
Region	Nzérékoré Region
Capital	Yomou
Area
• Total	3,920 km2 (1,510 sq mi)
Population  (2014 census)
• Total	114,371
• Density	29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)

As of 2005, Yomou town is estimated to have a population of around 12,000. The town is an important trading centre for the Guinea Highlands area.

Sub-prefectures

The prefecture is divided administratively into 7 sub-prefectures:

1. Yomou-Centre
2. Banié
3. Bheeta
4. Bignamou
5. Bowé
6. Djécké
7. Péla