Mayo-Kebbi Est | |
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Map of Chad showing Mayo-Kebbi Est. | |
Country | Chad |
Regional capital | Bongor |
Mayo-Kebbi Est is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Bongor. It is composed by part of the former prefecture of Mayo-Kebbi (sub-prefectures of Bongor, Fianga and Gounou Gaya).
The region of Mayo-Kebbi Est is divided in 4 departments:
Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
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Kabbia | Gounou Gaya | Gounou Gaya, Hollom-Gamés |
Mayo Lemie | Guelendeng | - |
Mayo-Boneye | Bongor | Bongor, Kim, Koyom, Rigaza |
Mont d'Illi | Fianga | - |
The region's population had 495,339 inhabitants in 1993 (RGPH).
The main ethnico-linguistic group are the Moussey, the Massa, the Tupuri, the Marba, the Kera, the Musgum and the Kim (Kim, Éré, Kolobo, Djoumane)
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