Forécariah Prefecture

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Forécariah Prefecture
Location of Forécariah Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Location of Forécariah Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country Guinea
RegionKindia Region
CapitalForécariah
Area
 • Total4,384 km2 (1,693 sq mi)
Population
 (2014 census)
 • Total242,942
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)

Forécariah is a prefecture located in the Kindia Region of Guinea. The capital is Forécariah. The prefecture covers an area of 4,384 km2 and has a 2014 census population of 242,942.

Sub-prefectures[]

The prefecture is divided administratively into 10 sub-prefectures:

  1. Forécariah-Centre
  2. Alassoya
  3. Benty
  4. Farmoriah
  5. Kaback
  6. Kakossa
  7. Kallia
  8. Maférinya
  9. Moussaya
  10. Sikhourou

Coordinates: 9°26′05″N 13°05′07″W / 9.43472°N 13.08528°W / 9.43472; -13.08528

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