List of cities in Guinea facts for kids
Conakry, Guinea's capital city.
Guinea is a country in West Africa. It's known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture. Like any country, Guinea has many cities and towns where people live, work, and go to school. These places are important centers for trade, government, and daily life.
Important Cities in Guinea
Many cities and towns dot the map of Guinea. Each one has its own unique story and importance. Some are large bustling centers, while others are smaller, quieter towns. Here is a list of some of the notable cities and towns you can find in Guinea:
- Beyla
- Boffa
- Boké
- Conakry (the capital city)
- Coyah
- Dabola
- Dalaba
- Dinguiraye
- Dubréka
- Faranah
- Forécariah
- Fria
- Gaoual
- Guéckédou
- Kankan
- Kérouané
- Kindia
- Kissidougou
- Koubia
- Koundara
- Kouroussa
- Labé
- Lélouma
- Lola
- Macenta
- Mandiana
- Mali
- Mamou
- Nzérékoré
- Pita
- Siguiri
- Télimélé
- Timbo
- Tougué
- Yomou
- Wheek
Guinea's Biggest Cities by Population
The population of a city tells us how many people live there. Here are the ten most populated cities in Guinea, based on recent counts. You can see how much some cities have grown over the years!
| Rank | City | Population (1983) | Population (1996) | Population (2014) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Conakry | 710,372 | 1,092,631 | 1,660,973 | Conakry |
| 2. | Nzérékoré | 44,598 | 107,329 | 195,027 | Nzérékoré |
| 3. | Kankan | 55,010 | 100,192 | 190,722 | Kankan |
| 4. | Manéah | N/A | 26,872 | 167,354 | Kindia |
| 5. | Dubréka | 3,205 | 5,763 | 157,017 | Boké |
| 6. | Kindia | 39,121 | 96,074 | 138,695 | Kindia |
| 7. | Siguiri | 17,388 | 26,881 | 127,492 | Kankan |
| 8. | Kissidougou | 30,724 | 66,028 | 99,931 | Faranah |
| 9. | Labé | 23,622 | 49,512 | 92,654 | Labé |
| 10. | Kamsar | N/A | 62,595 | 83,428 | Boké |
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