Ennedi-Ouest Region
| Ennedi-Ouest | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Map of Chad showing the former Ennedi region. | |
| Coordinates: TD 18°30′N 21°24′E / 18.500°N 21.400°ECoordinates: TD 18°30′N 21°24′E / 18.500°N 21.400°E | |
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | Fada, Mourtcha |
| Communes | Fada, Gouro, Ounnianga-Kébir, Tébi, Nohi, Kalait, Torboul |
| Created | 2012 |
| Capital | Fada |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mornadji Mbaïssanébé Kar-Ouba |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 59,744 |
Ennedi-Ouest Region is a region of Chad which was created in 2012 from the western half of Ennedi Region.[2] It appears to cover the same territory as the former Ennedi Ouest Department.[1] The capital of the region is Fada.
Subdivisions
Ennedi-Ouest Region is divided into two departments:[2]
The former departments of Chad in 2007. The former Ennedi-Est department was the one located in the northeastern corner of the country. Ennedi-Ouest department, whose territory corresponded to the current Ennedi-Ouest Region, was the one bordering it to the west.
| Department | Capital | Communes |
|---|---|---|
| Fada | Fada | Fada, Gouro, Ounnianga-Kébir, Tébi, Nohi |
| Mourtcha | Kalait | Kalait, Torboul |
Government
The region's current governor is Mornadji Mbaïssanébé Kar-Ouba,[3] who previously served as a general in the Chadian Air Force[4] and as governor of Moyen-Chari Region.[5]
References
- 1 2 Law, Gwillim. "Regions of Chad". Statoids. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- 1 2 Déby, Idriss (4 September 2012). "Ordonnance No. 27/PR/2012" (PDF). Republic of Chad. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ↑ Ahmat Yacoub, Djamil (29 October 2012). "Kalaït: Forum sur la paix et le développement du Borkou, Ennedi et Tibesti". Alwihda Info. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ↑ "US embassy cable - 07NDJAMENA174". 27 February 2007. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Inhumation Général Felix Maloum". TCHAD 24. 22 June 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
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