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Chadian census of 2009, the population of the region was 527,031, 51.9% female. The average size of household as of 2009 is 5.1 in rural households and 5.4 in urban areas. The number of households was 103,261: 89,991 in rural areas and 13,270 in urban areas. The number of nomads in the
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which were originally 14 in number were re-designated in 23 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
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departments in each region. The members of local assemblies are elected every six years, while the executive organs are elected every three years. As of 2016, there are 23 regions in Chad, which are divided based on population and administrative convenience.
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region was 37,419, 9.6% of the population. There were 526,008 people residing in private households. There were 221,810 people above 18 years of age: 98,651 male and 123,159 female. The sex ratio was 0.93 (93 females per 100 males).
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797:Prefectures of Chad
792:Departments of Chad
462:"Languages of Chad"
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248:Oum Hadjer
244:Hidjelidjé
213:Lake Fitri
157:23 regions
130:Population
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313:In 2016
741:Tibesti
726:Salamat
721:Ouaddaï
701:Mandoul
306:Economy
300:Masmaje
296:Masalit
272:Baggara
232:Assinet
228:Am Sack
138:527,031
89:Country
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