Chad was divided into regions in 2002. It was previously divided into prefectures, and then departments.
On 10 August 2018, a new ordinance[b] divided Chad into 23 provinces, 95 departments, and 365 communes.[1] The names of the former regions remained the same but were now called provinces. On 4 July 2024, a new ordinance further divided the 23 provinces into 120 departments and 454 sub-prefectures.[2]
Until 2025, the leaders of the provinces of Chad were known as governors. They are now called delegates general of the government.[3]
Current provinces
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This is a list of the provinces of Chad (called regions before 2018), with official population figures from the 2009 census,[4] and estimated population figures for mid 2023.
From independence in 1960 until 1999 it was divided into 14 préfectures. These were replaced in 1999 by 28 départements. The country was reorganized again in 2002 to produce 18 régions. In 2008, a further four régions were created, increasing the number to 22. Ennedi Region was split into Ennedi-Est and Ennedi-Ouest in 2012, producing 23 regions.[5][6]
On 10 August 2018, a new ordinance[c] divided Chad into 23 provinces, 95 departments, and 365 communes. The names of the former regions remained the same but were now called provinces.
Regions (2008–2012)
Regions of Chad 2008–2012 (numbered corresponding to table at left)
Décret n° 419/PR/MAT/02 (17 October 2002), concerning the creation of the régions
Ordonnance n° 002/PR/08 portant restructuration de certaines collectivités territoriales décentralisées (19 February 2008), concerning the creation of new régions in 2008
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