Biltine, Chad
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Biltine بلتن |
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| Nickname(s): Biltini | |
 Biltine
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| Coordinates: 14°31′39″N 20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E | |
| Country |
 Chad
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| Region | Wadi Fira Region |
| Department | Biltine Department |
| Sub-Prefecture | Biltine |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 11,840 |
| Time zone | +1 |
Biltine (Arabic: بلتن) is a city in Chad, and the capital of Wadi Fira region (previously Biltine prefecture).
The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006 by the RADF, a rebel group, then recaptured the next day by the government, along with nearby Abéché that had been captured by a different rebel group, the UFDD. On June 16, 2008 the town was the scene of a battle between rebels on government forces, with the rebels said to have won.
The town is served by Biltine Airport.
Coordinates: 14°31′39″N 20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E
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