| Salamat | |
|---|---|
| — Region — | |
| Map of Chad showing Salamat. | |
| Country | Chad |
| Regional capital | Am Timan |
Salamat is one of the 22 regions of Chad with its capital at Am Timan. The region's economy is based on subsistence agriculture, breeding, fishery and cotton.
The region's population was 308,605 inhabitants in 2009.
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Arabs (Salamats, Hemats, Rachids, Kolomats), the Kibets and the Roungas.
The region of Salamat is divided in 3 departments:
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Aboudeïa Department | Aboudeïa | Aboudeïa, Abgué, Am Habilé |
| Barh Azoum | Am Timan | Am Timan, Djouna, Mouraye |
| Haraze Mangueigne Department | Haraze Mangueigne | Haraze Mangueigne, Mangueigne, Daha |
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