Abéché

Abéché (Arabic: أبشه, Absha) is the fourth largest city in Chad and is the capital of Ouaddaï Region. It has within it the remnants of the ancient capital, including palaces, mosques, and the tombs of former sultans.

Abéché
أبشه
Abéché
Location in Chad
Coordinates: 13°49′59″N 20°50′05″E
Country Chad
RegionOuaddaï Region
DepartmentOuara
Sub-PrefectureAbéché
Elevation
542 m (1,778 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total76,492
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central Africa)
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (not observed)
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