Am Dam

Place in Sila, Chad From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Am Dam (Arabic: أم دام) is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. 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.[1] 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.[2]

Country Chad
Elevation
1,453 ft (443 m)
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Am Dam is located in Chad
Am Dam
Am Dam
Location in Chad
Coordinates: 12°45′44″N 20°28′13″E
Country Chad
RegionSila
DepartmentDjourf Al Ahmar
Sub-PrefectureAm Dam
Elevation
1,453 ft (443 m)
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The town is served by Am Dam Airport.

History

It was captured by rebels advancing on N'Djamena on June 15, 2008.[3] A battle near the town stopped an attempted rebel offensive in May 2009 and put the town under Chadian government control again, with more than 200 reported deaths.[4]

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