Kindia Region facts for kids
Kindia is an important region located in the western part of Guinea. It shares its borders with the country of Sierra Leone. Kindia also borders other regions within Guinea, including Conakry, Labé, Mamou, and Boké. The main city and capital of this region is also called Kindia.
In 2014, a count of the people (called a census) showed that about 1,561,374 people lived in the Kindia Region. The total size of the region is about 28,873 square kilometers (11,148 square miles).
Understanding Kindia's Divisions
The Kindia Region is divided into smaller areas called prefectures. Think of a prefecture like a county or a large district within a state. Each prefecture has its own main town and helps manage the local area.
What are Prefectures?
Prefectures are administrative areas. They help the government organize services for people. These services include things like schools, hospitals, and local roads. Each prefecture has a leader who works with the regional government.
Prefectures of Kindia Region
The Kindia Region includes five main prefectures. Each one is an important part of the region's geography and daily life.
- Coyah Prefecture
- Dubréka Prefecture
- Forécariah Prefecture
- Kindia Prefecture
- Télimélé Prefecture
