Faranah
| Faranah | |
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| Sub-prefecture and town | |
| Nickname(s): Sankaran | |
 Faranah
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| Coordinates: 10°02′N 10°44′W / 10.033°N 10.733°W | |
| Country |
 Guinea
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| Region | Faranah Region |
| Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
| • Total | 78,108 |
Faranah is a town and sub-prefecture in central Guinea, lying by the River Niger. As of 2014 it had a population of 78,108 people. The town is mainly inhabited by the Malinke people.
Sékou Touré was born in what was then a village, and after becoming president developed it with a mosque, palace and conference centre. It lies immediately south west of the Haut Niger National Park. The town is served by Faranah Airport.
Faranah is near major iron ore deposits.
Coordinates: 10°02′N 10°44′W / 10.033°N 10.733°W
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