Sila Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sila
Dar Sila
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Map of Chad showing Sila
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 2 |
| Sub-prefectures | 10 |
| Region | 2008 |
| Regional capital | Goz Beïda |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 387,461 |
Sila, also known as Dar Sila, is a special area in the country of Chad. It is called a region. The main city and capital of this region is Goz Beïda.
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About Sila Region
Sila became a region in Chad in 2008. It is one of the many regions that make up the country. A region is like a large state or province. It helps to organize the country and its people.
How Sila is Divided
Sila is split into smaller parts to help with its management. These smaller parts are called departments. Each department has its own main town, which is called its capital.
Departments and Their Capitals
Sila has two main departments:
- Djourf Al Ahmar: The capital city for this department is Am Dam.
- Kimiti: The capital city for this department is Goz Beïda.
Sub-prefectures
Each department is then divided even further into smaller areas called sub-prefectures. These are like smaller towns and the areas around them.
- Djourf Al Ahmar includes: Am Dam, Magrane, and Haouich.
- Kimiti includes: Goz Beïda, Koukou-Angarana, Tissi, Adé, Mogororo, Kerfi, and Moudeïna.
People in Sila
In 2009, about 387,461 people lived in the Sila region. This number helps us understand how many people call Sila their home.
