Kissidougou
Kissidougou (N'Ko: ߞߛߌ߬ߘߎ߯; pronounced like Kiss-eh-dow-goo) is a city in southern Guinea. It is the capital of in the Kissidougou Prefecture. As of 2014 it had a population of 102,675 people.
Kissidougou | |
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Sub-prefecture and town | |
Kissidougou market on a quiet day | |
Kissidougou | |
| Coordinates: 09°11′0″N 10°6′0″W | |
| Country | Guinea |
| Region | Faranah Region |
| Prefecture | Kissidougou Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yomba Sanoh |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
| • Total | 102,675 |
The town is served by Kissidougou Airport, and the Niandan river flows past the city. The city is known for the coffee plantations and large expanses of nearby forest. Other attractions in Kissidougou include a museum, a football team and a major bridge.
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