Logone Oriental Region
Coordinates: 8°39′N 16°51′E / 8.650°N 16.850°E
| Logone Oriental | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Map of Chad showing Logone Oriental. | |
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 6 |
| Sub-prefectures | 23 |
| Regional capital | Doba |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mahamat Zène Elhadj Yaya (2010) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 796,453 |
Logone Oriental is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Doba. It is composed by the former Logone Oriental Prefecture.
Subdivisions
The region of Logone Oriental is divided in six departments:
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Nya | Bébédjia | Bébédjia, Mbikou, Béboni, Miandoum, Komé |
| Nya Pendé | Goré | Békan, Donia, Goré, Yamodo |
| Pendé | Doba | Doba, Kara, Madana |
| Kouh-Est | Bodo | Bodo, Bédjo, Béti |
| Kouh-Ouest | Béboto | Béboto, Baké, Dobiti |
| Monts de Lam | Baïbokoum | Baïbokoum, Bessao, Mbaïkoro, Mbitoye, Laramanaye |
Demography
The region's population had 440,342 inhabitants in 1993.
The main ethnico-linguistic group is formed by the Ngambay, who represent more than 50% of the territory's population. Other important ethnico-linguistic groups are the Gor, the Mboum, the Goulay.
Economy
Subsistence agriculture, cotton, oil.
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