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Fada, Chad

Coordinates: 17°11′N 21°35′E / 17.183°N 21.583°E / 17.183; 21.583
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Fada
Land Tschad
RegionBourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region
DepartmentEnnedi Ouest
Sub-PrefectureFada
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.


17°11′N 21°35′E / 17.183°N 21.583°E / 17.183; 21.583 File:Fada, Chad.gif