Bitkine
Bitkine (Arabic: نيتكتن) is a small city and sub-prefecture in the center of Chad. The city is the chef-lieu of the Abtouyour department, in Guéra Region.[1]
Bitkine نيتكتن | |
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  Bitkine Location in Chad | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′54″N 18°12′45″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Guéra Region |
| Department | Abtouyour Department |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 18,495 |
| Time zone | +1 |
Demographics
Ethnic composition by canton in 2016:[1]
Djonkor Canton (population: 17,462; villages: 24):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jaya | Bagirmi | 60 |
| Arab | Semitic | 30 |
| Kenga | Bagirmi | 10 |
Kenga Canton (population: 78,236; villages: 70):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Kenga | Bagirmi | 95 |
| Arab | Semitic | 4 |
| Borno | Saharan | 1 |
Arabe Imar Canton (population: 17,565; villages: 100):
| Ethnic group | Linguistic affiliation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | Semitic | 90 |
| Dangléat | East Chadic | 6 |
| Bidio | East Chadic | 4 |
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References
- 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).
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