Wadi Fira (region) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wadi Fira وادي فيرا
Region
Map of Chad showing Wadi Fira.
Country	Chad
Departments	3
Sub-prefectures	10
Region as of	2002
Regional capital	Biltine
Population  (2009)
• Total	508,383
ISO 3166 code	TD-WF

Wadi Fira (which means وادي فيرا in Arabic) is one of the 23 main areas, called regions, in the country of Chad. The most important town in Wadi Fira, its capital, is Biltine. This region used to be known as the prefecture of Biltine.

What is Wadi Fira Like?

Where is Wadi Fira Located?

Water scarcity is a big challenge in this area.

Wadi Fira is located in the eastern part of Chad. To its north, you'll find the Borkou Region, Ennedi-Ouest Region, and Ennedi-Est Region. The country of Sudan is to its east. To the south is the Ouaddaï Region, and to the west is the Batha Region.

What is the Land Like in Wadi Fira?

The land in Wadi Fira changes as you travel. In the southern parts, you'll see savannah, which is like a grassland with scattered trees. As you go further north, the savannah slowly turns into the vast Sahara Desert. Towards the east, the land rises, forming higher ground.

What are the Main Towns in Wadi Fira?

The biggest town and capital of Wadi Fira is Biltine. Other important towns in the region include Guéréda, Iriba, and Matadjana. These towns are centers for people living in the surrounding areas.

Who Lives in Wadi Fira?

How Many People Live There?

According to a count done in Chad in 2009, about 508,383 people live in the Wadi Fira region. This number helps us understand how many people call this region home.

What Groups of People Live in Wadi Fira?

Many different groups of people live in Wadi Fira. These groups are often called ethnolinguistic groups because they share a common language and culture. Some of the main groups you'll find here are the Amdang, Baggara (who mostly speak Chadian Arabic), Maba, Mararit, Tama, and Zaghawa. Each group has its own unique traditions and way of life.

How is Wadi Fira Organized?

What are the Departments and Sub-prefectures?

The Wadi Fira region is divided into smaller areas called departments. Think of departments like smaller counties within a state. Each department has its own main town, which is called its chef-lieu in French. These departments are further divided into even smaller areas called sub-prefectures.

Here's how the region is divided:

See Also

In Spanish: Región de Wadi Fira para niños