Provinces of Chad
The Republic of Chad is divided into 23 provinces. Chad was divided into regions in 2002. It was previously divided into prefectures, and then departments. On 10 August 2018, a new ordinance divided Chad into 23 provinces, 95 departments, and 365 communes. The names of the former regions remained the same but were now called provinces. On 4 July 2024, a new ordinance further divided the 23 provinces into 120 departments and 454 sub-prefectures. Until 2025, the leaders of the provinces of Chad were known as governors. They are now called delegates general of the government.
The Republic of Chad is divided into 23 provinces.[a]
Chad was divided into regions in 2002. It was previously divided into prefectures, and then departments.
On 10 August 2018, a new ordinance[b] divided Chad into 23 provinces, 95 departments, and 365 communes.[1] The names of the former regions remained the same but were now called provinces. On 4 July 2024, a new ordinance further divided the 23 provinces into 120 departments and 454 sub-prefectures.[2]
Until 2025, the leaders of the provinces of Chad were known as governors. They are now called delegates general of the government.[3]
Current provinces
[edit] | This section's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. The reason given is: The map is severely out of date. Ouaddaï & Sila's borders are wrong.. (May 2025) |
This is a list of the provinces of Chad (called regions before 2018), with official population figures from the 2009 census,[4] and estimated population figures for mid 2023.
History
[edit]From independence in 1960 until 1999 it was divided into 14 préfectures. These were replaced in 1999 by 28 départements. The country was reorganized again in 2002 to produce 18 régions. In 2008, a further four régions were created, increasing the number to 22. Ennedi Region was split into Ennedi-Est and Ennedi-Ouest in 2012, producing 23 regions.[5][6]
On 10 August 2018, a new ordinance[c] divided Chad into 23 provinces, 95 departments, and 365 communes. The names of the former regions remained the same but were now called provinces.
Regions (2008–2012)
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| Key on map | Region | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batha | Ati |
| 2 | Chari-Baguirmi | Massenya |
| 3 | Hadjer-Lamis | Massakory |
| 4 | Wadi Fira | Biltine |
| 5 | Bahr el Gazel | Moussoro |
| 6 | Borkou | Faya-Largeau |
| 7 | Ennedi | Fada |
| 8 | Guéra | Mongo |
| 9 | Kanem | Mao |
| 10 | Lac | Bol |
| 11 | Logone Occidental | Moundou |
| 12 | Logone Oriental | Doba |
| 13 | Mandoul | Koumra |
| 14 | Mayo-Kebbi Est | Bongor |
| 15 | Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | Pala |
| 16 | Moyen-Chari | Sarh |
| 17 | Ouaddaï | Abéché |
| 18 | Salamat | Am Timan |
| 19 | Sila | Goz Beïda |
| 20 | Tandjilé | Laï |
| 21 | Tibesti | Bardaï |
| 22 | N'Djamena (capital) | N'Djamena |
Regions (2002–2008)
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| No. | Region | Capital | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batha | Ati | Batha Est, Batha Ouest, Fitri |
| 2 | Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti | Faya-Largeau | Borkou, Ennedi Est, Ennedi Ouest, Tibesti |
| 3 | Chari-Baguirmi | Massenya | Baguirmi, Chari, Loug Chari |
| 4 | Guéra | Mongo | Barh Signaka, Guéra |
| 5 | Hadjer-Lamis | Massakory | Dababa, Dagana, Haraze Al Biar |
| 6 | Kanem | Mao | Barh El Gazel, Kanem |
| 7 | Lac | Bol | Mamdi, Wayi |
| 8 | Logone Occidental | Moundou | Dodjé, Lac Wey, Ngourkosso |
| 9 | Logone Oriental | Doba | La Nya Pendé, La Pendé, Monts de Lam, La Nya (1) |
| 10 | Mandoul | Koumra | Barh Sara, Mandoul Occidental, Mandoul Oriental |
| 11 | Mayo-Kebbi Est | Bongor | Mayo-Boneye, Kabbia, Mont d'Illi (1), Mayo Lemie (1) |
| 12 | Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | Pala | Lac Léré, Mayo-Dallah |
| 13 | Moyen-Chari | Sarh | Barh Köh, Grande Sido, Lac Iro |
| 14 | Ouaddaï | Abéché | Assoungha, Djourf Al Ahmar, Ouara, Sila |
| 15 | Salamat | Am Timan | Aboudeïa, Barh Azoum, Haraze Mangueigne |
| 16 | Tandjilé | Laï | Tandjilé Est, Tandjilé Ouest |
| 17 | Wadi Fira | Biltine | Biltine, Dar Tama, Kobé |
| 18 | N'Djamena (capital) | N'Djamena | 10 arrondissements |
(1) created in 2004
Regions created in 2008
[edit]On February 19, 2008, four new regions were created:[7]
- Former Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region was divided into:
- Borkou Region, from Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti's former Borkou Department
- Ennedi Region, from Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti's former Ennedi Est and Ennedi Ouest departments
- Tibesti Region, from Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti's former Tibesti Department
- Split from the Kanem Region:
- Barh El Gazel (Bahr El Gazel) region, from Kanem's former Barh El Gazel (Bahr El Gazel) department
- Split from Ouaddaï Region
- Sila (Dar Sila) region, from Ouaddaï's former Sila and Djourf Al Ahmar (Djourouf Al Ahmar) departments
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tchad – Organisation administrative : 23 provinces, 95 départements et 365 communes" (in French). Tchadinfos. August 8, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Le Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement du Tchad (July 4, 2024). "PRÉSIDENCE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE — Ordonnance N°001/PR/2024 du 04 juillet 2024, Portant restructuration des Unités Administratives". Facebook (in French). Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Tchad : Les 22 Gouverneurs de provinces rebaptisés Délégués Généraux du Gouvernement auprès des provinces" (in French). Tribune Echos. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "Deuxième Recensement Général de la Population et de l'Habititat (RGPH2, 2009)" [Second General Census of Population and Housing] (PDF) (in French). République du Tchad - Institut national de la statistique, des études économiques et démographiques (INSEED). February 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 Dec 2014.
- ^ Law, Gwillim. "Regions of Chad". Statoids. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ Déby, Idriss (4 September 2012). "Ordonnance No. 27/PR/2012" (PDF). Republic of Chad. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "Ordonnance n° 002/PR/08 portant restructuration de certaines collectivités territoriales décentralisées" [Ordinance No. 002/PR/08 on restructuring of certain decentralized local authorities]. Government of Chad. 19 February 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
Other sources
[edit]- Décret n° 419/PR/MAT/02 (17 October 2002), concerning the creation of the régions
- Ordonnance n° 002/PR/08 portant restructuration de certaines collectivités territoriales décentralisées (19 February 2008), concerning the creation of new régions in 2008
- "Chad Map No. 3788 Rev. 8 United Nations / March 2009 (Colour)" (PDF). United Nations. 2009.
- "Zones de convergence humanitaire et développement en 2018" [Humanitarian and development convergence zones in 2018] (PDF). ReliefWeb. 2018.