Chari-Baguirmi Region
Coordinates: 11°24′N 16°10′E / 11.400°N 16.167°E
| Chari-Baguirmi | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Map of Chad showing Chari-Baguirmi. | |
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 3 |
| Sub-prefectures | 13 |
| Regional capital | Massenya |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Djiddi Bichara Hassan (2010) |
Chari-Baguirmi is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Massenya. It is composed by part of the former Chari-Baguirmi Prefecture (sub-prefectures of Massenya and Bousso and part of the sub-prefecture of N'Djamena).
Demography
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are Arabs (more than 33%), Fula, Barma, Kanuri and Ngambay.
Subdivisions
The Chari-Baguirmi region is divided into three departments:
| Department | Capital (chef-lieu) | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Baguirmi | Massenya | Dourbali, Maï Aïche, Massenya |
| Chari | Mandélia | Koundoul, Linia, Lougoun, La Loumia, Mandélia |
| Loug Chari | Bousso | Bä Illi, Bogomoro, Bousso, Kouno, Mogo |
See also
- Baguirmi Kingdom
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