Abéché
Sign in to saveAbéché (, Absha) is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country. It has a rich Islamic heritage, situated along the trans-Saharan trade route and is an important cattle raising centre, with the principal market in the country for camel exports and rugs. As of 2012 it had a population of 76,492 people.
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Abéché is a major city in eastern Chad that serves as the capital of the Ouaddaï Region and is one of the country's largest urban centers. The city is economically important as a hub for cattle and camel trade along historic trans-Saharan routes, and it has deep Islamic cultural roots reflected in its heritage.
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Place details
- Locality
- Abéché أبشي
- Region
- Ouaddaï وداي
- Country
- Tchad تشاد
- Population
- 139,983
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Abéché (, Absha) is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country. It has a rich Islamic heritage, situated along the trans-Saharan trade route and is an important cattle raising centre, with the principal market in the country for camel exports and rugs. As of 2012 it had a population of 76,492 people.
The city contains the remnants of the ancient capital, including palaces, mosques, and the tombs of former sultans. The Grand Mosque on the central square (the Place de l'Indépendance), is one of the oldest and most significant mosques in the country, built in the 19th century. The city is served by Abéché Airport and contains the Lycee Franco-Arabe school.