Fada, Chad
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Fada (Arabic: فادا) is the capital of the Ennedi-Ouest Region of Chad, which was created in 2012 from the western half of the Ennedi Region.[1]
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Fada
فادا | |
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Coordinates: 17°11′N 21°35′E | |
Country | Chad |
Region | Ennedi-Ouest (since 2012) |
Department | Fada |
Sub-Prefecture | Fada |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 23,786 |
Time zone | +1 |
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Lying in the Ennedi Plateau, it has a population of 23,786 (as of December 2005). It is known for the surrounding cave paintings and rock formations, while the Guelta d'Archei and a wood growing in a wadi are local attractions.
During the Toyota War in 1987, the town saw fighting during the Battle of Fada.[2][3]
The town is served by Fada Airport.