Moyen-Chari (region)


Moyen-Chari is one of the 23 regions of Chad, located in the south of the country. Its capital is Sarh. The former prefecture of the same name was larger and included modern Mandoul Region.

Geography

The region borders Guéra Region to the north, Salamat Region to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, and Mandoul Region, Tandjilé Region and Chari-Baguirmi to the west. The region is largely flat savannah, with parts of the region protected as part of the Manda National Park. Lake Iro, a suspected impact crater, is located in the north-east.

Settlements

The capital of Moyen-Chari is Sarh, the third largest city in Chad; other major settlements include Alako, Balimba, Baltoubaye, Bohobé, Boum Kebbir, Danamadji, Dindjebo, Djéké Djéké, Korbol, Koumogo, Kounou, Kyabé, Maro, Moussa Foyo, Ngondeye, Roro and Singako

Demographics

As per the 2009 Chadian census, the region's population was 588,008 inhabitants. The main ethnolinguistic groups are Arab groups such as the Baggara, generally speaking Chadian Arabic, Bagirmi, Boor, Bua, Gula groups such as the Gula Iro and Zan Gula, Kaba groups, Laal, Lutos, Ndam, Niellim, Sara, Tumak and Tunia.

Economy

Its economy is based on subsistence agriculture, breeding, cotton and sugarcane.

Subdivisions

The region of Moyen-Chari is divided into three departments:
DepartmentCapitalSub-prefectures
Barh KöhSarhSarh, Korbol, Koumogo, Moussa Foyo, Balimba
Grande SidoMaro, Danamadji, Djéké Djéké, Sido
Lac IroKyabéKyabé, Bohobé, Boum Kebbir, Ngondeye, Roro, Baltoubaye, Dindjebo, Alako, Singako