Country Chad Sub-prefectures 9 Administrative center Massakory | Departments 3 Regional capital Massakory Population 562,957 (2009) | |
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Hadjer-Lamis is one of the 23 regions of Chad. It is located in the southwest of the country. The capital is Massakory. It corresponds to part of the former prefecture of Chari-Baguirmi (sub-prefectures of Bokoro and of Massakory and part of N'Djamena).
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Map of Hadjer-Lamis, Chad
Per the census of 2009, the total population in the region was 562,957, 50.10 per cent females. The total number of households was 110,170: it was 93,126 in rural areas and 17,044 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the region was 26,615, 6.90 per cent of the total population.
Geography
Chad has a general elevation of 240 m (790 ft) in Lake Chad Depression towards Guera massif located at an elevation of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and eastwards towards mountaineous Saharan region of 3,350 m (10,990 ft). The only rivers in the country of importance are Chari and Logone, flowing into Lake Chad. The region receives an annual rainfall of 744 mm (29.3 in) and has vegetational zones. The region is the principal agricultural segment in the whole country, producing cotton and groundnut, the two main cashcrops of the country. There are a variety of local crops like rice are also grown in the region. Hadjer-Lamis is one of the 23 regions of Chad and has the Head Post Office of the region is located in the capital. As of 2015, internet and telephone were limited and post was the primary mode of communication.
Demographics
Per the census of 2009, the total population in the region was 562,957, 50.10 per cent females. The average size of household as of 2009 was 5.10 : it was 5.10 in rural households, while it was 4.70 in urban areas. The total number of households was 110,170: it was 93,126 in rural areas and 17,044 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the region was 26,615, 6.90 per cent of the total population. There were 559,339 people residing in private households. There were 239,133 above 18 years of age: 115,212 male and 123,921 female. The sex ratio was 100.00 for every hundred males. There were 536,342 sedentary staff, 5.00 of the total population.
Administration
Chad became independent in 1961 from the French Colonial Empire. On account of ensuing political instability and local civil wars, it continued as a one party democracy till 1991, while other parties were also allowed. All the powers rested centrally with the President. As a part of decentralization in February 2003, the country is administratively split into regions, departments, municipalities and rural communities. The prefectures which were originally 14 in number were re-designated in 17 regions. The regions are administered by Governors appointed by the President. The Prefects, who originally held the responsibility of the 14 prefects, still retained the titles and were responsible for the administration of smaller departments in each region. The members of local assemblies are elected every six years, while the executive organs are elected every three years. The region of Hadjer-Lamis is divided into three departments, namely, Dababa (capital Bokoro), Dagana (capital Massakory) and Haraze Al Biar (capital Massaguet ). As of 2016, there are totally 23 regions in Chad, which are divided based on population and administrative convenience.