Siguiri
Siguiri (N’ko: ߛߌ߯ߙߌ߲߫ ; Arabic: سِجِرِ ِ) is a city in northeastern Guinea on the River Niger. It is a sub-prefecture and capital of Siguiri Prefecture in the Kankan Region. Its population was estimated at 28,319 in 2008.
Siguiri
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Siri | |
|---|---|
A village outside Siguri | |
Siguiri Location in Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′N 9°10′W | |
| Country | Guinea |
| Region | Kankan Region |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Elhadj Koumba Sékou Magassouba |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 28,319 |
Left - Geologic map of the Siguiri area, where X is Paleoproterozoic and Z is Neoproterozoic. Right - The Mali Empire in 1337, including the location of the Bambuk, Bure, Lobi, and Akan Goldfields
It is known for its goldsmiths and as the birthplace of Sekouba Bambino Diabaté.
Placer gold is mined here. North and northwest of Siguiri, and along the Tinkisso River, is the Bouré region. This region replaced Bambouk as a major gold producer in the 11th-12th centuries. Gold is also found along the Sankarani River.
This is the place where Sundiata Keita fought Soumaoro Kanté, and located here is a former French fort built in 1888, and the Siguiri Airport.
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