Hadjer-Lamis (region) facts for kids
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Hadjer-Lamis Region
حجر لميس |
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Location of Hadjer-Lamis region in Chad
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 3 |
| Sub-prefectures | 9 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,000 km2 (10,000 sq mi) |
| Population
(2009 census)
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| • Total | 562,957 |
| • Density | 18.9/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Hadjer-Lamis (Arabic: حجر لميس) is one of the 23 regions of Chad, a country in central Africa. It is located in the southwest part of Chad. The main city and capital of Hadjer-Lamis is called Massakory. This region used to be part of an older area known as Chari-Baguirmi.
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Exploring the Geography of Hadjer-Lamis
The Hadjer-Lamis region shares its borders with several other areas in Chad. To the north, it is next to the Lac, Kanem, and Bahr el Gazel regions. To the east, you will find the Batha and Guéra regions.
In the south, it borders the Chari-Baguirmi region and the capital city, N'Djamena. To the west, it is next to Cameroon, another country. The very northwest part of Hadjer-Lamis also touches the famous Lake Chad.
Major Towns and Cities in Hadjer-Lamis
Massakory is the capital city of the Hadjer-Lamis region. Other important towns and settlements include Bokoro, Gama, Karal, Massaguet, Moïto, N'Djamena Fara and Tourba.
Understanding the Population of Hadjer-Lamis
According to a census taken in 2009, the total population in the Hadjer-Lamis region was 562,957 people. Slightly more than half of the population, 50.1%, were females.
The average size of families or households in 2009 was about 5 people. This was true for both rural areas (countryside) and urban areas (cities). Most people, 559,339, lived in private homes.
Main Ethnic Groups in Hadjer-Lamis
The main groups of people living in Hadjer-Lamis are the Kanembu, Buduma, Dazaga Tubou, Kanuri, Malgbe, and Mpade people. Each group has its own unique language and traditions.
How Hadjer-Lamis is Governed
The Hadjer-Lamis region is divided into three main parts called departments. These departments help manage the region.
The three departments are:
- Dababa (its capital city is Bokoro)
- Dagana (its capital city is Massakory)
- Haraze Al Biar (its capital city is Massaguet)
See also
In Spanish: Región de Hadjer-Lamis para niños
