Logone Occidental (prefecture)

Logone Occidental was one of the 14 prefectures of Chad. Located in the southwest of the country, Logone Occidental covered an area of 8,695 square kilometers and had a population of 455,489 in 1993. Its capital was Moundou.

Logone Occidental Prefecture
Préfecture du Logone Occidental
Prefecture of Chad
1962–1999
Flag of Logone Occidental

CapitalMoundou
Area
 • Coordinates8°34′N 16°05′E / 8.567°N 16.083°E / 8.567; 16.083
 
• 1993
8,695 km2 (3,357 sq mi)
Population 
• 1993
455,489
 • TypePrefecture
Historical eraCold War
• Established[1]
9 January 1962
• Disestablished[1]
1 September 1999
Political subdivisionsSub-prefectures (1993)[2]
  • Beinamar
  • Benoyé
  • Moundou
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Logone Prefecture
Logone Occidental Department
Area and population source:[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Administrative Divisions of Countries: Regions of Chad". www.statoids.com.
  2. ^ "Administrative Divisions of Countries: Departments of Chad". www.statoids.com.


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See also : Regions of Chad - Departments of Chad