Biltine, Chad

Coordinates: 14°31′39″N 20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E / 14.52750; 20.92667
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Biltine
بلتن
Nickname: 
Biltini
Wadi Fira Region
DepartmentBiltine Department
Sub-PrefectureBiltine
Population
 (2009)
 • Total11,840
Time zone+1

Biltine (

Biltine prefecture
).

The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006, by the

UFDD.[1] On June 16, 2008, the town was the scene of a battle between rebels on government forces, with the rebels said to have won.[2]

The town is served by Biltine Airport.

Demographics

Year Population[3]
1993 8 100
2009 11 840

References

  1. ^ BBC NEWS | Africa | Chad denies rebel move on capital
  2. ^ Chad rebels claim advances as US pulls out embassy staff[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ World Gazetteer: Chad Archived 2011-05-23 at the Wayback Machine

14°31′39″N 20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E / 14.52750; 20.92667


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