Yomou Prefecture

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Yomou Prefecture
Prefecture
Location of Yomou Prefecture and seat in Guinea.
Country	Guinea
Region	Nzérékoré Region
Capital	Yomou
Area
• Total	3,920 km2 (1,510 sq mi)
Population  (2014 census)
• Total	114,371
• Density	29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (Guinea Standard Time)

Yomou is a prefecture located in the Nzérékoré Region of Guinea. The capital and principal town of the prefecture is Yomou. The prefecture covers an area of 3,920 km.² and has an estimated population of 114,371.

As of 2005, Yomou town is estimated to have a population of around 12,000. The town is an important trading centre for the Guinea Highlands area.