Fada, Chad
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Fada
فادا | |
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.jpg) French colonial fort | |
  Fada Location in Chad | |
| Coordinates: 17°11′40″N 21°34′55″E / 17.19444°N 21.58194°E | |
| Country |  Chad |
| Region | Ennedi-Ouest (since 2012) |
| Department | Fada |
| Sub-Prefecture | Fada |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 23,786 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
Fada (Arabic: فادا) is the capital of the Ennedi-Ouest Region of Chad, which was created in 2012 from the western half of the Ennedi Region.[1]
Lying in the Ennedi Plateau, it has a population of 23,786 (as of December 2005). It is known for the surrounding cave paintings and rock formations, while the Guelta d'Archei and a wood growing in a wadi are local attractions.
During the Toyota War phase of the Chadian–Libyan War in 1987, the town saw fighting during the Battle of Fada.[2][3]
The town is served by Fada Airport.
