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12-573: In 2008, this region was split into three new regions: Borkou Region , Ennedi Region , and the Tibesti Region . The region of Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti was formerly divided into 4 departments : The region had a population of 70,603 inhabitants in 1993, of whom 59,479 are sedentary and 11,124 nomad. In 2009, the BET counted 286,986 inhabitants. The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Daza (55.96%),

24-566: A settled population of Gourans , known as the Daza. A caravan route from Barca and the Kufra oasis passed through Bourku to Lake Chad. The country long remained unknown to Europeans. Gustav Nachtigal spent some time in it in the year 1871, and gave a valuable account of the region and its inhabitants in his book, Sahara and the Sudan (1879–1889). In 1899 Bourku, by agreement with Great Britain ,

36-459: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Borkou Region 17°55′00″N 19°07′00″E  /  17.9167°N 19.1167°E  / 17.9167; 19.1167 The Borkou region ( Arabic : بوركو ) is a region of Chad which was created in 2008 from the Borkou department of the former Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti region . Its capital is Faya-Largeau . Borkou is located in

48-600: Is a list of departments grouped by region . Shown next to each department is its population as of 2009, the name of its capital or main town ( chef-lieu in French), and a list of sub-prefectures ( sous-préfectures ). Created in 2008 from the Kanem region 's former Barh El Gazel department . Created in 2008 from the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti region 's former Borkou department . Created in 2008 from

60-654: The Sahara Desert , and contains parts of the Tibesti Mountains in its north. The highest point in Chad , Emi Koussi , is located in Borkou. The Bodélé Depression lies in the south-central portion of the region. The region borders Libya to the north, Ennedi-Ouest Region to the east, Wadi Fira Region , Batha Region , Bahr el Gazel Region and Kanem Region to the south, and Niger and Tibesti Region

72-756: The Teda (22.63%), the Zaghawa (10.17%) and the Arabs (2.57%). There is a variety of fauna and flora in this region. Previously the Chadian wild dog ( Lycaon pictus sharicus ) had populations in this region, but they are now regarded as extirpated from the area, due to activities of humans as well as desertification , a phenomenon associated with the expanding human population . 17°55′00″N 19°07′00″E  /  17.9167°N 19.1167°E  / 17.9167; 19.1167 This Chad location article

84-761: The 14 prefects, still retained the titles and were responsible for the administration of smaller departments in each region. The members of local assemblies are elected every six years, while the executive organs are elected every three years. As of 2016, there are totally 23 regions in Chad, which are divided based on population and administrative convenience. The Borkou region is divided into two departments , namely, Borkou (capital Faya-Largeau ) and Borkou Yala (capital Kirdimi , also called Kirdi). The historical region of Borku ( French : Borkou ) or Borgu ( Borgou ), mostly in Northern Chad , formed part of

96-518: The dominant ethnic group in the region. As a part of decentralisation in February 2003, the country is administratively split into regions, departments, municipalities and rural communities. The prefectures which were originally 14 in number were re-designated in 17 regions. The regions are administered by Governors appointed by the President. The Prefects, who originally held the responsibility of

108-546: The transitional zone between the arid wastes of the Sahara and the fertile lands of central Sudan . It was bounded to the north by the Tibesti Mountains , and is in great measure occupied by its foothills. These hills to the south and east merge into the plains of Ouaddaï and Darfur . South-west, in the direction of Lake Chad , is the Bodele basin. The drainage of the country is to the lake. The northern valleys are inhabited by

120-526: The west. The region's northern border lies within the Aouzou Strip , historically a point of dispute between Chad and Libya . Faya-Largeau is the regional capital; other major settlements include Gouro , Kirdimi , Koro Toro and Yarda . As per the census of 2009, the population of the region was 97,251, 46.6% female. The average size of household as of 2009 is 6.00: 6.00 in rural households and 5.80 in urban areas. The total number of households

132-422: Was 16,191: 10,584 in rural areas and 5,607 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the region was 8,221, 2.1% of the population. There were 96,459 people residing in private households. There were 47,285 above 18 years of ages: 24,775 male and 22,510 female. The sex ratio was 114.00 females for every hundred males. There were 89,030 sedentary staff, 0.80 of the total population. The Dazaga and Tedaga Toubou are

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144-744: Was assigned to the French sphere of influence. The country, which had formerly been periodically raided by the Walad Sliman Arabs, was then governed by the Senussi , who had placed garrisons in the chief centres of population. From it raids were made on French territory. In 1907 a French column from Kanem entered Bourku, but after capturing Am Galakka, the principal Senussi station, retired. Departments of Chad The regions of Chad are divided into 61 departments . The departments are listed below, by name and by region. The following

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