Abéché is the 4th largest city in
Chad, the capital of
Ouaddaï Region. It has a population of 54,628 (as of
1993).The city was the
capital of the
Ouaddai Kingdom until
France took power. At that time, it was the largest city in Chad with 28,000 people, however major epidemics reduced the population to 6000 in
1919. Today, the city is known for its
markets, two
mosques,
church, square (the Place de l'Indépendance) and for its
sultan's
palace. Abéché also has a school, post office and hospital. There is also a small
airport , just outside the city, with flights to
N'Djaména.
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