Department Djourf Al Ahmar Time zone + 1 Local time Monday 1:33 PM | Sub-Prefecture Am Dam Elevation 443 m | |
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Weather 37°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 5% Humidity | ||
Am Dam is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. XIK It is a small town about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Goz-Beida and 700 km (430 mi) by road from the capital N'Djamena. Am Dam is also the name of the Sub-Prefecture that the city is within. The population of the entire Am Dam Sub-Prefecture is 77,593.
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Map of Am Dam, Chad
The town is served by Am Dam Airport.
History
It was captured by rebels in their advance on N'Djamena on June 15, 2008. A battle near the town stopped a new rebel offensive in May 2009, with more than 200 reported deaths.
References
Am Dam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA