Ethnic composition by canton in 2016:[3]
Abbassié Canton (population: 8,993; villages: 10):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|
| Abassié | East Chadic? | 75 |
| Bidio | East Chadic | 15 |
| Dangléat | East Chadic | 10 |
Bidio Canton (population: 14,062; villages: 63):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|
| Bidio | East Chadic | 90 |
| Arab | Semitic | 3 |
| Mubi | East Chadic | 2 |
Koffa Canton (population: 3,500; villages: 12):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|
| Koffa | East Chadic | 75 |
| Arab | Semitic | 15 |
| Mubi | East Chadic | 10 |
