Dabola

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Dabola
Country Guinea
RegionKankan Region
Population
 (2008)
 • Total17,855


Dabola is a city in central Guinea. Population 17,855(2008 est). [1]

It grew around the railway line from Conakry to Kankan and is known for the Tinkisso Falls and for its important dam.

Mining

Development of iron ore deposits was proposed in 1994. This would require upgrading of the understrength line from the port of Conakry. [2] There are also deposits of bauxite.

See also

References

10°45′N 11°07′W / 10.750°N 11.117°W / 10.750; -11.117