Boké Region

Coordinates: 11°15′N 14°15′W / 11.250°N 14.250°W / 11.250; -14.250

Boké
Region

Boké Region in Guinea
Country Guinea
Regional capital Boké
Area
  Total 31,186 km2 (12,041 sq mi)
Population (2014 census)
  Total 1,083,147
  Density 35/km2 (90/sq mi)

The Boké Region is located in western Guinea. It is bordered by the countries of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau and the Guinean regions of Kindia and Labé. Its capital is the city of Boké.

Prefectures of Boké Region include:

The Boké Region is the home to a great part of Guinea's aluminium (or bauxite) reserves. At least two of the country's largest mining facilities are located there:

See also


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