Logone Occidental Region
Coordinates: 8°34′N 16°05′E / 8.567°N 16.083°E / 8.567; 16.083
| Logone Occidental | |
|---|---|
| — Region — | |
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 4 |
| Sub-prefectures | 21 |
| Regional capital | Moundou |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mbaingonadji Beure (2010) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 683,293 |
Logone Occidental is one of the 22 regions of Chad and its capital is Moundou. It consists of the former Logone Occidental Prefecture.
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