Moyen-Chari Region
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Coordinates: 9°08′46″N 18°23′03″E / 9.14611°N 18.38417°E
Moyen-Chari | |
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Region | |
Map of Chad showing Moyen-Chari. | |
Country | Chad |
Departments | 3 |
Sub-prefectures | 18 |
Regional capital | Sarh |
Government | |
• Governor | Mornadji Mbaïssanabé Kar-Ouba (2008) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 598,284 |
Moyen-Chari is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Sarh. Its economy is based on subsistence agriculture, breeding, cotton and sugarcane.
Demography
The region's population was 598,284 inhabitants in 2009 (RGPH).
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Sara and the Tupuri.
Subdivisions
The region of Moyen-Chari is divided into three departments:
Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
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Barh Köh | Sarh | Sarh, Korbol, Koumogo, Moussa Foyo, Balimba |
Grande Sido | Maro (fr) | Maro, Danamadji, Djéké Djéké, Sido |
Lac Iro | Kyabé (fr) | Kyabé, Bohobé, Boum Kebbir, Ngondeye, Roro, Baltoubaye, Dindjebo, Alako, Singako |
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