Télimélé, Prefecture headquarters in Fouta Djallon highlands, Guinea.
Télimélé is a prefecture in the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, serving as the administrative center for the surrounding region. It is divided into several local administrative divisions that allow residents to access basic services and handle local matters near their homes.
The region was shaped in the 19th century through negotiations between local leaders and French colonial officials. These contacts laid the foundation for the area's present-day administrative structure.
The prefecture maintains traditional leadership structures through its 14 sub-prefectures, including Télimélé-Centre, Bourouwal, Daramagnaky, and Gougoudjé among others.
The main medical facility is a district hospital at the center that provides basic health services for the surrounding population. Visitors and residents should note that services in remote areas may be limited.
The prefecture sits at coordinates 10°54′22″N latitude and 13°02′36″W longitude, forming part of Guinea's administrative structure with distinct geographical features.
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