Am Dam

Am Dam
Am Dam

Location in Chad

Coordinates: 12°45′44″N 20°28′13″E / 12.76222°N 20.47028°E
Country  Chad
Region Ouaddaï Region
Department Djourf Al Ahmar
Sub-Prefecture Am Dam
Elevation 1,453 ft (443 m)
Time zone + 1

Am Dam is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. XIK It is a small town about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Goz-Beida and 700 km (430 mi) by road from the capital N'Djamena.[1] Am Dam is also the name of the Sub-Prefecture that the city is within. The population of the entire Am Dam Sub-Prefecture is 77,593.[2]

The town is served by Am Dam Airport.

History

It was captured by rebels in their advance on N'Djamena on June 15, 2008.[3] A battle near the town stopped a new rebel offensive in May 2009, with more than 200 reported deaths.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Chad rebels say occupy town closer to capital Reuters
  2. ↑ Statoids
  3. ↑ Advancing Chad rebels take town BBC News
  4. ↑ http://www.france24.com/en/20090511-chad-rebels-retreat-sudan-bases

Coordinates: 12°45′44″N 20°28′13″E / 12.76222°N 20.47028°E