Kanem Region
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Kanem is one of the 18 regions of Chad, corresponding to the former prefecture of Kanem. Its capital is Mao.
The region of Kanem is divided into 2 departments:
| Departement | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Kanem | Mao | Am Doback, Kekedina, Mao, Melea, Mondo, Nokou, Nthiona, Rig Rig, Wadjigui, Ziguey |
| Barh El Gazel | Moussoro | Amsileb, Chadra, Mandjoura, Michemire, Moussoro, Salal |
[edit] Demography
The population of the region was 280,804 in 1993, of whom 269,846 were settled (rural: 239,104; urban: 30,742) and 10,956 were nomads.
The principal ethnico-linguistic groups are the Daza (48,25 %), the Kanembu (40,54 %) and Arabs (4,97 %).
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