Macenta

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Location of Macenta in Guinea

Macenta is a town in southeastern Guinea, founded by the Toma people. Conquered by the French, it was attacked by Liberia in 1906. It is known as a centre for coffee- and kola-growing, and for smuggling.

It is the capital of the Macenta Prefecture.

Coordinates: 8°33′N, 9°28′W