Dabola

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.

Country Guinea
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
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Dabola
Town and sub-prefecture
Dabola is located in Guinea
Dabola
Dabola
Location in Guinea
Coordinates: 10°45′N 11°07′W
Country Guinea
RegionFaranah Region
PrefectureDabola Prefecture
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Population
 (2014 census)
 • Total
38,617
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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

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