Batha Region
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| Batha | |
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| — Region — | |
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| Country | Chad |
| Regional capital | Ati |
Batha is one of the 22 regions of Chad. It is located in the centre of the country, the regional capital is Ati, and the region is composed of what was formerly Batha Prefecture.
Subdivisions
The region of Batha is divided in 3 departments:
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Batha Est | Oum Hadjer | Am Sack, Assinet, Haraze Djombo Kibit, Oum Hadjer |
| Batha Ouest | Ati | Ati, Djedaa, Koundjourou |
| Fitri | Yao | Am Djamena, Yao |
Demography
The region's population was 288,074 inhabitants in 1993, of whom 244,010 were permanent residents (rural, 207,997; urban, 36,017), and 44,064 were nomadic residents.
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Arabs (33.62 %), the Bilala (18.11 %), the Kuka (15.71 %), the Masalit (5.73 %) and the Mesmédjé (5.61 %).
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