Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Melfi, Chad.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Melfi, Chad
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
Melfi (Arabic: ملفي) is a town in the Guéra Region of southern-central Chad.
Key Information
The Tele-Nugar Iron Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located approximately 155 km south of Melfi.[1]
Demographics
[edit]Ethnic composition by canton in 2016:[2]
Gogmi Canton (population: 15,917; villages: 63):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sokoro | East Chadic | 75 |
| Arab | Semitic | 15 |
| Fulbe | Senegambian | 10 |
Melfi Canton (population: 23,700; villages: 104):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dayakhire | ? | 70 |
| Barain | East Chadic | 20 |
| Fulbe | Senegambian | 10 |
Transport
[edit]The town is served by Melfi Airport.
References
[edit]- ^ Les curieuses mines de fer de Télé-Nugar - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Oxfam and Office National de Développement Rural (ONDR). 2016. Atlas de la vulnérabilité dans le Guera. Première partie: synthèse regional. 2nd edition (updated from 2013 edition). PASISAT (Projet d’Appui à l’Amélioration du Système d’Information sur la Sécurité Alimentaire au Tchad).
