Fada, Chad
Appearance
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Land | ![]() |
Region | Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region |
Department | Ennedi Ouest |
Sub-Prefecture | Fada |
Time zone | +1 |
Fada is the capital of the Ennedi Ouest department of Chad, 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.
It is the birthplace of the current President of Chad, Idriss Déby.
The town is served by Fada Airport.