Labé
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| Labé | |
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| — Sub-prefecture and town — | |
  Labé
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| Coordinates: 11°19′N 12°17′W / 11.317°N 12.283°W | |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Labe Region |
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| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 58,649 |
Labé is the main city of the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea. Population 58,649 (2008 est). [1] The town was founded around 1755 by Karamoko Alpha.
It is known for weaving, shoemaking and honey. The city also has a museum and an airport, while the Saala Falls lie nearby.
The town is served by Tata Airport. While Tata Airport is grass, a jet-capable airport near Labe was reported to have been built by Cuban engineers in 1973.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ World Gazetteer, Retrieved on June 16, 2008
- ^ Harold D. Nelson, Area Handbook for Guinea, Department of the Army Pamphlet 550-174, 1975, p.333
Coordinates: 11°19′N 12°17′W / 11.317°N 12.283°W
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