Tougué
Tougué | |
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| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Labé Region |
| Prefecture | Tougué Prefecture |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 3,745 |
Tougué is a town located in central Guinea. It is the capital of Tougué Prefecture. In 2008, its population was estimated at 3,745.[1]
Economy
There are deposits of bauxite near this town. Agriculture is also important, including onion farming.
Transport
The mine is connected by a 140 km 1435mm gauge railway to the junction at Dabola, where ore is transhipped to 1000mm gauge wagons for the rest of the journey to the port.[2] This branch line was completed in 1998.
See also
References
- ^ World Gazetteer, Retrieved June 18, 2008
- ^ Jane's World Railways, 2002-2003, p102
Capital: Tougué | ||
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11°27′N 11°41′W / 11.450°N 11.683°W
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