Logone Occidental Region
Coordinates: 8°34′N 16°05′E / 8.567°N 16.083°E
| Logone Occidental | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Map of Chad showing Logone Occidental. | |
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 4 |
| Sub-prefectures | 21 |
| Regional capital | Moundou |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mbaingonadji Beure (2010) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 683,293 |
Logone Occidental is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Moundou. It consists of the former Logone Occidental Prefecture.
Demography
The region's population had 455,140 inhabitants in 1993. This increased to 683,293 as of 2009.
The Ngambai ethnic group represent more than the 90% of the territory's population.
Economy
Subsistence agriculture, cotton.
Subdivisions
The region of Logone Occidental is divided in four departments:
| Department | Capital (chef-lieu) | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Dodjé | Beinamar | Beinamar, Laoukassy, Tapol, Beissa |
| Guéni | Krim Krim | Krim Krim, Bao, Bemangra, Doguindi |
| Lac Wey | Moundou | Moundou, Bah, Deli, Dodinda, Mbalkabra, Mballa Banyo, Ngondong |
| Ngourkosso | Benoye | Bebalem, Beladjia, Benoye, Bourou, Beriki, Saar Gogne |
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