Koubia

Koubia is a town and rural commune in Guinea, located in the Labé Region of the Fouta Djallon highlands.

Geography and climate: The area sits on hilly highland terrain with a temperate Sahel-influenced climate. It experiences a wet season from May to October and a dry season for the rest of the year, with rainfall supporting farming.

Demographics: The population is predominantly rural. Local communities include Fula (Peul) and other Guinean groups. Social life centers on kinship networks, village markets, and traditional practices.

Economy: Agriculture is the mainstay, with crops such as millet, sorghum, maize, and groundnuts. Livestock keeping—especially goats and cattle—and small-scale trade supplement incomes.

Infrastructure and services: Koubia has basic public services, including primary education and a health center. Road connections link the town to nearby communes, though many rural roads are seasonally affected by rain.

Name usage: The name Koubia is used for several places in the region, reflecting common toponymic practice in Guinea.