Cities in Guinea
The most important cities in Guinea at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Guéckédou
Guéckédou is located in southern Guinea near the borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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Kankan
Kankan is a historic city on the Milo River and a cultural center of the Mandinka people.
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Conakry
Conakry is the capital of Guinea and a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Kindia
Kindia is located northeast of Conakry and is famous for its banana plantations and citrus fruit cultivation.
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Kissidougou
Kissidougou is located in the Faranah region and is known for its coffee plantations.
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Mamou
Mamou is known as the 'crossroads city' because it lies on the connection between Conakry and the interior of the country.
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Nzérékoré
Nzérékoré is the second-largest city in Guinea and the center of the Forest Guinea region.
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Labé
Labé is the capital of Middle Guinea and the heart of the Fouta Djallon.
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Siguiri
Siguiri is located on the Niger River in northeastern Guinea and is famous for its gold mining.
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Macenta
Macenta is located in the forested region of southern Guinea and is an important site for research on tropical crops such as tea and coffee.
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Lola
Lola is located in southeastern Guinea near the Nimba Massif.
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Forécariah
Forécariah is located in southwestern Guinea near the border with Sierra Leone.
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Boké
Boké is a significant mining center in western Guinea, known for its massive bauxite deposits.
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Dalaba
Dalaba is known for its mild climate and is often referred to as the 'Switzerland of Guinea'.
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Télimélé
Télimélé is a city in the Kindia region known for its livestock farming and agricultural trade.
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Koundara
Koundara is located in the far northwest of Guinea near the border with Senegal.
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Niagassola
Niagassola is located in the north of the Kankan region and is known for its rich cultural history and the Sosso Bala, a sacred xylophone.
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Gaoual
Gaoual is located in northwestern Guinea and is an important trade center for agricultural products in a drier region of the country.
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Yomou
Yomou is located in the extreme south of Guinea at the border with Liberia.
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Mandiana
Mandiana is located in eastern Guinea on the Sankarani River.
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Coyah
Coyah is located near Conakry and is known for its natural water springs.
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Dabola
Dabola is located in the geographical center of Guinea on the Tinkisso River.
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Fria
Fria is known as the first city in Africa to possess an alumina refinery.
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Beyla
Beyla is located in southeastern Guinea and is an important mining center for iron ore, notably through the Simandou project.
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Kolaboui
Kolaboui is located in the Boké corridor and serves as an important logistical hub for transporting bauxite to the port of Kamsar.
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Mali
Mali (also called Mali-ville) is located in the Fouta Djallon mountains and is known for its cool climate and Mount Loura.
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Timbi-Madina
Timbi-Madina is known as the center of potato production in Guinea and is located in a fertile plain of the Fouta Djallon.
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Kamsar
Kamsar is a major Atlantic port city, specifically built for exporting bauxite from the Sangarédi mines.
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Ouré-Kaba
Ouré-Kaba is located in the south of the Mamou region near the border with Sierra Leone and is an important rural trade post.
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Dinguiraye
Dinguiraye is a holy city of Islam in Guinea, known for its great mosque and its role in the Toucouleur Empire.
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Koubia
Koubia is a city in the Labé region, known for its traditional agriculture and livestock farming in the Fouta Djallon.
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Boffa
Boffa is a port city on the Atlantic coast, known for its fishing and historic role in overseas trade.
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Kouroussa
Kouroussa is a city on the Niger River in the Kankan region.
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Maférinyah
Maférinyah is located south of Conakry and is known for its extensive rice fields and coastal mangroves.
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Sanguiana
Sanguiana is an emerging town in the Kankan region, known for its rice fields and fishing on the Niger.
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Tougué
Tougué is located in northern Middle Guinea and is a significant trade center for livestock and grain in the highlands.
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Friguiagbé
Friguiagbé is located in the Kindia prefecture and is a major producer of pineapples and other tropical fruits.
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Pita
Pita is located in the Fouta Djallon mountains and is known for its spectacular waterfalls and traditional weaving.
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Kérouané
Kérouané is located in southeastern Guinea and is known for its diamond deposits and trade in precious stones.
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Doucki
A hiker's paradise in the Fouta Djallon highlands, known for its spectacular canyons and rock formations.
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Koulé
Koulé is located near Nzérékoré and is an important agricultural trade post in the forest region of Guinea.
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Wonkifong
Wonkifong is an important agricultural center near the coast, known for grain and fruit cultivation.
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Dubréka
Dubréka is a city north of Conakry, known for its picturesque mountains and proximity to Mount Soumba.
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Lélouma
Lélouma is a town in the heart of the Fouta Djallon highlands, known for its crafts and fruit growing.
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Salambandé
Salambandé is a rural town in the Labé region, known for its weekly market and grain cultivation.
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Ziama Massif
A biosphere reserve featuring Guinea's last primary rainforests and home to rare forest elephants.
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Kassa Island
A tropical escape near Conakry, known for its golden sand beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
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Ditinn Falls
With a drop of over 80 meters, it is one of the highest and most majestic waterfalls in Guinea.
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Kambadaga Falls
Spectacular three-tiered waterfalls on the Kokoulo River in the heart of the Fouta Djallon highlands.
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Popodara
Popodara is located near Labé and is an important agro-economic center in the Fouta Djallon.
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What are the largest cities in Guinea?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.