Yomou Prefecture
Yomou Prefecture | |
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 Location of Yomou Prefecture and seat in Guinea. | |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Nzérékoré Region |
| Capital | Yomou |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,920 km2 (1,510 sq mi) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 114,371 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (76/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time) |
Yomou is a prefecture located in the Nzérékoré Region of Guinea.[1] The capital and principal town of the prefecture is Yomou. The prefecture covers an area of 3,920 km.² and has an estimated population of 114,371.
As of 2005, Yomou town 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: