Mayo-Kébbi (prefecture)

This article refers to one of the former prefectures of Chad. From 2002 the country was divided into 18 regions.

Mayo-Kébbi Prefecture
Préfecture du Mayo-Kébbi
Prefecture of Chad
1960–1999

CapitalBongor
Area
  Coordinates10°16′N 15°22′E
 
 1960
35,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi)
 1993
30,105 km2 (11,624 sq mi)
Population 
 1960
368333
 1993
825158
  TypePrefecture
Historical eraCold War
 Established[1]
13 February 1960
 Disestablished[1]
1 September 1999
Political subdivisionsSub-prefectures (1993)[2]
  • Bongor
  • Fianga
  • Gounou Gaya
  • Pala
  • Goré
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Mayo-Kébbi Region
Kabbia Department
Mayo-Boneye Department
Mayo-Dallah Department
Area and population source:[1]

Mayo-Kébbi was one of the 14 prefectures of Chad. Located in the southwest of the country, Mayo-Kébbi covered an area of 30,105 square kilometers and had a population of 825,158 in 1993. Its capital was Bongor.

References


Prefectures of Chad

Batha · Biltine · Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti · Chari-Baguirmi · Guéra · Kanem · Lac · Logone Occidental · Logone Oriental · Mayo-Kébbi · Moyen-Chari · Ouaddaï · Salamat · Tandjilé ·

See also : Regions of Chad - Departments of Chad


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