Faranah
—  Sub-prefecture and town  —
Nickname(s): Sankaran
Faranah Location in Guinea
Coordinates: 10°02′N 10°44′W / 10.033°N 10.733°W / 10.033; -10.733
Country	Guinea
Region	Faranah Region
Elevation	1,496 ft (456 m)
Population (2008 est.)
- Total	87,083

Faranah is a town and sub-prefecture in central Guinea, lying by the River Niger. Population 87,083 (2008 est). The town is mainly inhabited by the Mandinka people.

History

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.

Mining

Faranah is near major iron ore deposits.

Coordinates: 10°02′N 10°44′W / 10.033°N 10.733°W / 10.033; -10.733

Faranah Prefecture Capital: Faranah Sub-prefectures Faranah-Centre • Banian • Beindou • Gnaléah • Hérémakonon • Kobikoro • Marela • Passayah • Sandéniah • Songoyah • Tiro