Here in this post, we discussed the regions of Chad, the history and further more explained the current regions and the population of each.
Chad is divided into 23 regions. In the last 2012, Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti was divided into three regions. Then the Ennedi region is divided into two separate regions. All regions except N’Djamena are divided into two to four sub-regions. N’Djamena is divided into ten regions.
HISTORY
From independence in 1960 until 1999 it was divided into 14 préfectures. These were replaced in 1999 by 28 départements. The country was reorganized again in 2002 to produce 18 régions. In 2008, a further four régions were created, increasing the number to 22. Ennedi Region was split into Ennedi-Est and Ennedi-Ouest in 2012, producing the current 23 regions.
Read: POLITICAL HISTORY OF CHAD
CURRENT REGIONS
This is a list of the regions of Chad since 2012, with official population figures from the 2009 census, and estimated population figures for 2020.
BATHA
The Batha Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the central part of the country. The administrative center is Ati. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Batha Est, Batha Ouest, Fitri. The population of 2009 is 527,031 people.
CHARI-BAGUIRMI
Chari-Baguirmi Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southern part of the country. The administrative center is the city of Massenya. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Baguirmi, Chari, Loug Chari. The population of 2009 is 621,785.
HADJER-LAMIS
The Hadjer-Lamis Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The administrative center is Massakory city. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Dababa, Dagana, Haraze Al Biar. The population of 2009 is 562,957.
WADI FIRA
The Wadi Fira Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southeastern part of the country. The administrative center is Biltine. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Biltine, Dar Tama, Kobé. The population of 2009 is 508,383 people.
BAHR EL GAZEL
The Bahr al-Gazel region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the middle part of the country. The administrative center is Moussoro. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Barh El Gazel Nord, Barh El Gazel Sud. The population of 2009 is 260,865 people.
BORKOU
The Borkou District is one of the 23 regions of Chad and occupies a very large area in the north of the country. The administration center is Faya-Largeau. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Borkou, Borkou Yala. The population of 2009 is 97,251.
ENNEDI-EST
The Ennedi-Est Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the northeastern part of the country. The administration center is Am-Djarass. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Am-Djarass, Wadi Hawar. The population of 2009 is 107,302. The Ennedi-Est region is one of the two newest areas in Chad, created in 2012.
ENNEDI-OUEST
The Ennedi-Ouest Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the northeastern part of the country. The administrative center is Fada city. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Fada, Mourtcha. The population of 2009 is 60,617. The Ennedi-Ouest region is one of the two newest regions in Chad, created in 2012.
GUÉRA
The Guéra Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southern part of the country. Its administrative center is in Mongo. The region is divided into four sub-provinces; Abtouyour, Barh Signaka, Guéra, Mangalmé. The population of the year 2009 is 553,795.
KANEM
Kanem Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the middle part of the country. The administrative center is Mao. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Kanem, Nord Kanem, Wadi Bissam. The population of 2009 is 354,603.
LAC
The Lac Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The administrative center is the city of Bol. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Mamdi, Wayi. The population of 2009 is 451,369 people.
LOGONE OCCIDENTAL
The Logone Occidental Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southern part of the country. The administrative center is Moundou city. The region is divided into four sub-provinces; Dodjé, Guéni, Lac Wey, Ngourkosso. The population of 2009 is 683,293.
LOGONE ORIENTAL
The Logone Oriental Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southern part of the country. The management center is Doba city. The region is subdivided into six sub-provinces; La Nya, La Nya Pendé, La Pendé, Kouh-Est, Kouh-Ouest, Monts de Lam. The population of 2009 is 779,339 people.
MANDOUL
The Mandoul Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southern part of the country. The administrative center is Koumra. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Barh Sara, Mandoul Occidental, Mandoul Oriental. The population of 2009 is 628,065.
MAYO-KEBBI EST
The Mayo-Kebbi Est Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwest of the country. The administrative center is Bongor. The region is divided into four sub-provinces; Kabbia, Mayo-Boneye, Mayo-Lémié, Mont d’Illi. The population of 2009 is 774,782 people.
MAYO-KEBBI OUEST
The Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The administration center is Pala. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Lac Léré, Mayo-Dallah. The population of 2009 is 564,470.
MOYEN-CHARI
The Moyen-Chari Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The administrative center is Sarh. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Barh Kôh, Grande Sido, Lac Iro. The population of 2009 is 588,008.
OUADDAÏ
Ouaddaï Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the middle of the country. The administrative center is Abéché. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Abdi, Assoungha, Ouara. The population of 2009 is 721,166 people.
SALAMAT
Salamat Region is one of the 23 districts of Chad and is located in the southeastern part of the country. Its administrative center is Am Timan. The region is divided into three sub-provinces; Aboudeia, Barh Azoum, Haraze-Mangueigne. The population of 2009 is 302,301.
SILA
The Sila Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southeastern part of the country. The administrative center is Goz Beïda. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Djourf Al Ahmar, Kimiti. The population of 2009 is 387,461
TANDJILÉ
The Tandjilé Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The management center is the city of Laï. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Tandjilly Est, Tandjilly Ouest. The population of the year 2009 is 661,906.
TIBESTI
The Tibesti Region is one of the 23 regions of Chad and is located in the northwestern part of the country. The administrative center is Bardaï city. The region is divided into two sub-regions; Tibesti Est, Tibesti Ouest. The population of 2009 is 25,483. It became a region with the disintegration of the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region.
N’DJAMENA
N’Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad with over 720,000 inhabitants. It is located where the Chari River meets the Logon River. It is divided into 10 administrative units called Arrondisment and has a special administrative status.