Pita, Guinea
Pita is a town in the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, lying south northwest of Mamou. Its population was estimated at 13,735 in 2008.[1] It is the capital of the Pita Prefecture of the Mamou Region.[2]
Pita | |
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  Pita Location in Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 10°49′N 12°42′W | |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Mamou Region |
| Prefecture | Pita Prefecture |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 13,735 |
It is known for its bakeries and for waterfalls including the Kinkon Falls and Kambadaga Falls. People in Pita usually speak Pular which is a Guinean language.
References
- World Gazetteer, Retrieved on June 16, 2008
- "Subprefectures of Guinea". Statoids. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
Capital: Pita | ||
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