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Revision as of 11:11, 11 March 2013
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Country | Chad |
Region | Ouaddaï Region |
Department | Djourf Al Ahmar |
Sub-Prefecture | Am Dam |
Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
Time zone | + 1 |
Am Dam is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. XIK It is a small town about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Goz-Beida and 700 km (430 mi) by road from the capital N'Djamena.[1] Am Dam is also the name of the Sub-Prefecture that the city is within. The population of the entire Am Dam Sub-Prefecture is 77,593.[2]
The town is served by Am Dam Airport.
History
It was captured by rebels in their advance on N'Djamena on June 15, 2008.[3] A battle near the town stopped a new rebel offensive in May 2009, with more than 200 reported deaths.[4]