Moyen-Chari (prefecture)

Moyen-Chari was one of the 14 prefectures of Chad. Located in the south of the country, Moyen-Chari covered an area of 45,180 square kilometers and had a population of 738,595 in 1993. Its capital was Sarh.

Moyen-Chari Prefecture
Préfecture du Moyen-Chari
Prefecture of Chad
1960–1999

CapitalFort Archambault
(1960–1972)
Sarh
(1972–1999)
Area
  Coordinates09°09′N 18°23′E
 
 1960
40,000 km2 (15,000 sq mi)
 1993
45,180 km2 (17,440 sq mi)
Population 
 1960
281127
 1993
738595
  TypePrefecture
Historical eraCold War
 Established
13 February 1960
 Disestablished
1 September 1999
Political subdivisionsSub-prefectures (1993)
  • Koumra
  • Kyabé
  • Maro
  • Moïssala
  • Sarh
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Moyen-Chari Region
Barh Köh Department
Lac Iro Department
Mandoul Department
Area and population source:
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