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Place in Barh El Gazel, Chad
Moussoro موسوروMoussu
Moussoro is located in ChadMoussoroMoussoroLocation in Chad (Barh El Gazel highlighted)
Coordinates: 13°38′35″N 16°29′31″E / 13.64306°N 16.49194°E / 13.64306; 16.49194
Country Chad
RegionBarh El Gazel
DepartmentBarh El Gazel Sud
Sub-prefectureMoussoro
Population
 • Total75,210
Time zone+1

Moussoro (Arabic: موسورو) is a town in Chad, lying 300 km (190 mi) northeast of N'Djamena on the road to Faya-Largeau. An important transportation centre, it lies in a dry river bed and as a result has more vegetation than is typical in the area.

Moussoro is the capital of the region of Barh El Gazel (Bahr el Gazel). The town is served by Moussoro Airport. Moussoro is inhabited by Gouran Kreda/karra ethnic group of northern Chad. It serves as their commercial and administrative town. Moussoro market day is Thursday. They mostly known by their agricultural activity.

Moussoro have the second president's residence in Chad after the main Residence in N'Djamena (see image below). The town is also the main area for army training in Chad.

Gallery

  • Nomadic tent near Moussoro (2012 photograph) Nomadic tent near Moussoro (2012 photograph)
  • Man pouring tea (2015) Man pouring tea (2015)
  • Weekly camel market (March 2011) Weekly camel market (March 2011)

References

  1. "Profil National du Tchad sur la gestion des produits chimiques, Troisieme Edition" [National Profile of Chad on Chemicals Management, Third Edition]. ESTIS.net (in French). Republique du Tchad - Ministere de l'Environnement et des Ressources Halieutiques . September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2014.
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