Ouaddaï is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Abéché. It is composed by the former Ouaddaï Prefecture. Its main ethnic groups are the Arabs and the Maba. The economy is based on subsistence agriculture and breeding. The region's present governor is Mahmat Nimir Hamata, who in February 2006 took the place of Danyo Ndokédi.
[edit] Demography
The region's population was 731,679 inhabitants in 2009.
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Maba and the Arabs.
[edit] Subdivisions
The region of Ouaddaï is divided in 4 departments:
| Department |
Capital |
Sub-prefectures |
| Assoungha |
Adré |
Adré, Hadjer Hadid, Mabrone, Borota, Molou |
| Djourf Al Ahmar |
Am Dam |
Am Dam, Magrané, Haouich |
| Ouara |
Abéché |
Abéché, Abougoudam, Abdi, Chokoyan, Bourtaïl, Amleyouna |
| Sila |
Goz Beïda |
Goz Beïda, Koukou Angarana, Tissi, Adé |
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