Chari-Baguirmi, Chad · Africa
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Massenya is a town located in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad. With a population of 4,611, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Massenya 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 Massenya to your route.
Massenya (Arabic: ماسينيا) is a small town located in the central-western part of Chad. It is the capital of the Chari-Baguirmi province and of the department of Baguirmi. Founded in the first half of the 16th century, Massenya was also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Baguirmi and the seat of the Mbang, orRead more
Sultan.
It lies in the northwest of the Massenya Plain, an important wetland in the Sahel, which has been under the protection of the Ramsar Convention since 2008, and also located on the banks of the Chari River. The town is served by Massenya Airport.
The town is divided into three districts. The Bagirmi district hosts the main market and the residence of the Bagirmi mbang. The Haussa district was founded by the Arab religious leader Gombo Mahamat Oumar Abakar, a close friend of Mbang Gaourang from Nigeria, who became the imam of the great mosque until his death. The Sara district contains the administrative buildings. The population is made up of various communities, including Sara, Fula, Bagirmi, Arab, Wadaï, Hadjarai, Bulala, Hausa, and Kanuri people.
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Massenya is located in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad, Africa. The coordinates are 11.4034 latitude, 16.1704 longitude.
Massenya has a population of approximately 4,611 people, making it a town in Chad.
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