Lola | |
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Sub-prefecture and town | |
  Lola Location in Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 7°48′N8°32′W / 7.800°N 8.533°W | |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Forest Guinea |
| Prefecture | Lola |
| Population (2008 est.) | |
| • Total | 60,711 |
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Coordinates: 07°48′N08°32′W / 7.800°N 8.533°W
Capital: Lola | ||
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