Salamat, Chad · Africa
Am Timan sits on the route: 2 hours from Abou Déïa.
Am Timan is a town located in Salamat, Chad. With a population of 74,691, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Am Timan sits in Chad. It's in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Am Timan to your route.
Am Timan (Arabic: أم تيمان, ʾUmm Tīmān) is a city in Chad and is the capital of the region of Salamat. Most of economy comes from Salamat region such as fish, vegetables and anomalies meat, etc. In Arabic, Am Timan means "mother of twins". As the capital of the prefecture, it has the area of many towns and villagesRead more
around it, including the Zakouma National Park. The city has no university but there are schools and colleges, and a clinic, and hosts a large market day and holiday celebrations.
During the conflict period, a cotton plantation and processing plant just outside the city were destroyed. The city's sand airport was upgraded by the French Foreign Legion in 1971 to allow military air transports to supply the anti-rebel effort. At the time, the only practical way in or out of the city was by air.
Since the dry season lasts for about seven months of the year, water becomes a problem as the dry season progresses. Aquifers are accessed by digging deeper and deeper into the bed of the Bahr Salamat (river). The river starts flowing with the onset of rain, however, and the children enjoy swimming in it.
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Am Timan is located in Salamat, Chad, Africa. The coordinates are 11.0433 latitude, 20.2834 longitude.
Am Timan has a population of approximately 74,691 people, making it a town in Chad.
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