Logone Occidental (region) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Logone Occidental
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Map of Chad showing Logone Occidental.
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 4 |
| Sub-prefectures | 21 |
| Regional capital | Moundou |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 683,293 |
Logone Occidental is one of the 23 regions in the country of Chad. It is located in the southwestern part of Chad. The capital city of this region is Moundou. This region used to be known as the Logone Occidental Prefecture.
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Geography of Logone Occidental
This region shares its borders with several other areas. To the north, it borders the Tandjilé Region. To the east and south, you will find the Logone Oriental Region. On its western side, it borders the Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region.
Main Towns and Cities
Moundou is the biggest city in Logone Occidental. It is also the second largest city in all of Chad. Other important towns and settlements in the region include:
- Bao
- Bébalem
- Béïnamar
- Béïssa
- Békiri
- Béladjia
- Bémangra
- Bénoye
- Bourou
- Déli
- Dodinda
- Doguindi
- Krim Krim
- Laoukassy
- Mbalkabra
- Mballa Banyo
- Ngondong
- Saar Gogné
People of Logone Occidental
According to a census taken in Chad in 2009, about 683,293 people lived in the Logone Occidental region. Slightly more than half of the population (51.50%) were female.
Most families in the region had about 5.20 people living together. This was true for both rural areas (countryside) and urban areas (cities). There were 132,349 households in total. A very small number of people, only 54, were nomads, meaning they moved from place to place.
The main ethnic groups in Logone Occidental are the Sara groups. These include the Laka and Ngambay people. They make up more than 90% of the people living in this area.
How Logone Occidental is Governed
The Logone Occidental region is divided into four smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own capital city:
- Dodjé (capital: Beinamar)
- Guéni (capital: Krim Krim)
- Lac Wey (capital: Moundou)
- Ngourkosso (capital: Benoye)
In 2003, Chad changed how its government was organized. The country was split into regions, departments, municipalities (like towns), and rural communities. The old system had 14 prefectures, which were then changed into 17 regions. Today, Chad has 23 regions.
Each region is managed by a Governor. The President of Chad chooses these Governors. Local leaders are elected every six years, and other officials are elected every three years. This system helps manage the different parts of the country.
Images for kids
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A woman in the province
See also
In Spanish: Región de Logone Occidental para niños
