Yomou Prefecture

Yomou Prefecture
Prefecture

Location of Yomou Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country  Guinea
Region Nzérékoré Region
Capital Yomou
Area
  Total 2,000 sq mi (6,000 km2)
Population
  Total 87,000
Time zone Guinea Standard Time (UTC+0)

Yomou is a prefecture located in the Nzérékoré Region of Guinea. The capital and principal town of the prefecture is Yomou. The prefecture covers an area of 6,000 km.² and has an estimated population of 87,000.

As of 2005, Yomou 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: Yomou-Centre  Banié  Bheeta  Bignamou  Bowé  Djécké  Péla

Coordinates: 7°33′58″N 9°15′12″W / 7.5661°N 9.2533°W