Fria Prefecture

Fria Prefecture
Prefecture

Location of Fria Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country  Guinea
Region Boké Region
Capital Fria
Area
  Total 2,016 km2 (778 sq mi)
Population (2014 census)
  Total 96,527
  Density 48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone Guinea Standard Time (UTC+0)

Fria is a prefecture located in the Boké Region of Guinea. The capital is Fria. The prefecture covers an area of 2,016 km (1,253 mi).² and has a population of 96,527. It is the site of the first alumina factory in Africa.

Sub-prefectures

The prefecture is divided administratively into 4 sub-prefectures:

  1. Fria-Centre
  2. Baguinet
  3. Banguingny
  4. Tormelin

Coordinates: 10°22′07″N 13°35′08″W / 10.36861°N 13.58556°W / 10.36861; -13.58556


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