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Moussoro

Moussoro () is a town in Chad, lying northeast of N'Djamena on the road to Faya-Largeau. An important transportation centre, it lies in a dry river bed and as a result has more vegetation than is typical in the area.

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Place details

Locality: Moussoro موسورو
Region: Barh el Gazel بحر الغزال
Country: Tchad تشاد
Population: 35,100
Timezone: Africa/Ndjamena

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Settlement.official_name: Moussoro
Settlement.other_name: Moussu
Settlement.native_name: موسورو
Settlement.image_skyline: Moussoro (8).jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 250px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Chad
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 250
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Chad (Barh El Gazel highlighted)
Settlement.pushpin_image: Chad 05 region locator map 2008-02.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1

Wikidata facts

Official name: Moussoro
Country: Chad
Located in: Barh El Gazel Sud
Population: +16349
Elevation: +304
Time zone: UTC+01:00
Capital of: Bahr el Gazel
Image: BEG moussoro2.jpg

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Moussoro is the capital of the region of Barh El Gazel (Bahr el Gazel). The town is served by Moussoro Airport. Moussoro is inhabited by Gouran Kreda/Karra ethnic group of northern Chad. It serves as their commercial and administrative town. Moussoro market day is Thursday. The area is mostly known for its agricultural activity.