Arfa Moussaïa Population 2026

Arfa Moussaïa has a population of 16,561, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇬🇳 Guinea, located in Faranah. Roughly 0.1% of Guinea's population lives here. It is about 116× smaller than Conakry, the country's biggest city.

ConakryArfa Moussaïa
Location of Arfa Moussaïa (capital Conakry shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
16,561
Rank in Guinea
#46
Coordinates
10.77°N, 11.37°W
~668 m elevation · Africa/Conakry
Distance to capital (Conakry)
287 km
178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Faranah

CityPopulationRank in Guinea
Kissidougou116,019#10
Faranah70,181#16
Dabola29,449#27
Bissikrima28,840#28
Dogomet27,748#30
Banko23,638#36
Dinguiraye20,993#40
Yende Millimou20,372#41

Cities near Arfa Moussaïa

  • Dabola29,449 people · ~28 km away
  • Dogomet27,748 people · ~29 km away
  • Bissikrima28,840 people · ~48 km away
  • Banko23,638 people · ~71 km away
  • Tougué25,531 people · ~82 km away
  • Mamou79,109 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arfa Moussaïa?
Arfa Moussaïa has a population of 16,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Guinea.
What region is Arfa Moussaïa in?
Arfa Moussaïa is located in Faranah, Guinea.
Is Arfa Moussaïa the capital of Guinea?
No, the capital of Guinea is Conakry, about 287 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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