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13-537: It was established in 2012 from part of the former Ennedi Region . It appears to cover the same territory as the former Ennedi Est Department . The region borders Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, Wadi Fira Region to the south, and Ennedi-Ouest Region to the west. The region is geographically part of the Sahara Desert . The region's northern border lies within the Aouzou Strip , historically

26-647: A point of dispute between Chad and Libya . Am-Djarass is the regional capital; other major settlements include Bahaï , Bao Billiat , Kaoura and Mourdi . The main ethnolinguistic groups are the Dazaga Toubou and the Zaghawa . Ennedi Est Region is divided into two departments : This Chad location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ennedi Region 17°11′N 21°35′E  /  17.183°N 21.583°E  / 17.183; 21.583 Ennedi Region

39-466: Is 5.90: 5.90 in rural households and 5.40 in urban areas. The total number of households was 24,784: 23,977 in rural areas and 807 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the region was 27,759, 7.20 per cent of the total population. There were 146,913 people residing in private households. There were 70,730 above 18 years of age: 38,011 male and 32,719 female. The sex ratio was 121.00 females for every hundred males. There were 145,847 sedentary staff, 1.40 of

52-770: Is a boomerang-shaped rock with the town's name at the entrance to the town. The mayor is Ismael Miss. Declan Walsh of The New York Times has reported that in 2023, during the War in Sudan , the United Arab Emirates set up a base at the airport in Amdjarass, to support the Rapid Support Forces in the war. The UAE has also provided financial support to the Chad military junta, despite officially declaring

65-403: Is predominantly covered with pastures. There is limited amount of groundnut and local grains. During the drought of 1970s and 1980s, the region was heavily affected and the number of cattle herds has reduced. The northernmost zone of the region has sparse rainfall and desert vegetation. The northern regions of the country is believed to have significant amount of Uranium deposits. Ennedi Region

78-663: Is the capital city of the Ennedi-Est Region in northern Chad. It is also the capital of the second level administrative division, the Am-Djarass department. It is the largest city in the region and the fourth largest in Saharan (Northern) Chad. The city is presently mapped in OpenStreetMap , but many atlases do not put this city on the map. Despite formerly being an isolated Saharan oasis, its population as of

91-533: The 2009 census is 20,850, and has grown considerably from just 657 residents in the 1993 census. Since 1990 for more than 33 years it has been the home town of the Déby family ruling over the country. On July 3, 2015, Chadian president Idriss Deby visited Amdjarass. It is the city in which he would be buried 6 years later. The town has a hotel called the Toumai Hotel Amdjarass and a fortress. There

104-563: 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 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

117-409: 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. In 2012 it was split into two new regions: the department of Wadi Hawar became Ennedi-Est Region and the department of Ennedi became Ennedi-Ouest Region . Amdjarass Amdjarass or Am-Djarass ( Arabic : أم جرس )

130-595: The population. Chad has a general elevation of 240 m (790 ft) in Lake Chad Depression towards Guera massif located at an elevation of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and eastwards towards mountainous Saharan region of 3,350 m (10,990 ft). The only rivers in the country of importance are Chari and Logone , flowing into Lake Chad . The region receives an annual rainfall of 250 mm (9.8 in) to 500 mm (20 in) and has savannah woodland region. There are open grasslands and it

143-405: The region was 173,606, 45.20 per cent female. The total number of households was 24,784: 23,977 in rural areas and 807 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the region was 27,759, 7.20 per cent of the population. The sex ratio was 121.00 females for every hundred males. Per the census of 2009, the population of the region was 173,606, 45.20 per cent female. The average size of household as of 2009

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156-538: Was a former region of Chad . It was created in 2008 from the Ennedi Est Department and Ennedi Ouest Department of the former Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region . The capital of the Ennedi region was Fada . In 2012 it was split into two new regions: the department of Wadi Hawar became Ennedi-Est Region and the department of Ennedi became Ennedi-Ouest Region . Per the census of 2009, the population of

169-573: Was divided into two departments , namely, Ennedi Department (Capital of Fada ) and Wadi Hawar (capital of Amdjarass ). Chad became independent in 1961 from the French Colonial Empire. On account of ensuing political instability and local civil wars, it continued as a one party democracy till 1991, while other parties were also allowed. All the powers rested centrally with the President. As a part of decentralization in February 2003,

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