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