Wadi Fira Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wadi Fira
وادي فيرا
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Map of Chad showing Wadi Fira.
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 3 |
| Sub-prefectures | 10 |
| Region as of | 2002 |
| Regional capital | Biltine |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 508,383 |
| ISO 3166 code | TD-WF |
Wadi Fira is one of the 23 regions that make up the country of Chad in Africa. It's like a large state or province within Chad. The main city and capital of this region is Biltine.
Wadi Fira became an official region in 2002. It is located in the eastern part of Chad.
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Exploring Wadi Fira's Location
Wadi Fira is found in the central-eastern part of Chad. This country is in North Central Africa. The region's coordinates are about 14° North and 20° East. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
People and Population
In 2009, over 508,000 people lived in the Wadi Fira region. This makes it a home for many communities. People here live in various towns and villages.
How Wadi Fira is Organized
Like many large areas, Wadi Fira is divided into smaller parts. This helps with local government and services. The region has three main sections called departments. Each department has its own capital town. These departments are further divided into even smaller areas called sub-prefectures.
Departments and Their Towns
Here is a list of the departments in Wadi Fira. You can also see their capital towns and the smaller sub-prefectures within them.
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
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| Biltine | Biltine | Am Zoer, Arada, Biltine, Mata |
| Dar Tama | Guéréda | Guéréda, Kolonga, Sirim Birke |
| Kobé | Iriba | Iriba, Matadjana, Tiné Djagaraba |
See also
In Spanish: Región de Wadi Fira para niños
