Ouaddaï Region
Ouaddaï is one of the 18 regions of Chad (Decrees N° 415/PR/MAT/02 and 419/PR/MAT/02), and its capital is Abéché. It is composed by the former Ouaddaï Prefecture. Its main ethnic groups are the Arabs and the Maba. The economy is based on subsistence agriculture and breeding. The region's present governor is Mahmat Nimir Hamata, who in February 2006 took the place of Danyo Ndokédi.
Subdivisions
The region of Ouaddaï is divided in 4 departments:
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
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| Assoungha | Adré | Adré, Hadjer Hadid, Mabrone, Borota, Molou |
| Djourf Al Ahmar | Am Dam | Am Dam, Magrané, Haouich |
| Ouara | Abéché | Abéché, Abougoudam, Abdi, Chokoyan, Bourtaïl, Amleyouna |
| Sila | Goz Beïda | Goz Beïda, Koukou Angarana, Tissi, Adé |
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Batha · Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti · Chari-Baguirmi · Guéra · Hadjer-Lamis · Kanem · Lac · Logone Occidental · Logone Oriental · Mandoul · Mayo-Kebbi Est · Mayo-Kebbi Ouest ·
Moyen-Chari · Ouaddaï · Salamat · Tandjilé · Wadi Fira |
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See also : Departments of Chad · Prefectures of Chad |
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