Batha is one of the 18 regions of Chad located in the centre of the country. The regional capital is Ati. The region is composed of the former 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 had 288,074 inhabitants in 1993, of whom 244,010 sedentary (rural, 207,997; urban, 36,017) and 44,064 nomad.
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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