Faya-Largeau

Faya-Largeau is the largest city in northern Chad. 9,867 people were living there in 1993. It is the capital of Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Prefecture.

The town was first called Faya, then it was renamed Largeau after Chad became a colony of France in 1900.  When Chad won independence from France in 1960, the town changed its name to Faya-Largeau.

Category:Cities in Chad