Fada | |
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Location in Chad (Ennedi Region highlighted) | |
Coordinates: 17°11′N 21°35′E / 17.183°N 21.583°ECoordinates: 17°11′N 21°35′E / 17.183°N 21.583°E | |
Country | Chad |
Region | Ennedi-Ouest (since 2012) |
Department | Fada |
Sub-Prefecture | Fada |
Time zone | +1 |
Fada is the capital of the Ennedi-Ouest Region of Chad, which was created in 2012 from the western half of the Ennedi Region.
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.