Biltine, Chad

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Biltine
بلتن
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Biltine
Location in Chad
Coordinates: 14°31′39″N20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E / 14.52750; 20.92667
CountryFlag of Chad.svg  Chad
Region Wadi Fira Region
Department Biltine Department
Sub-Prefecture Biltine
Population
 (2009)
  Total
11,840
Time zone +1

Biltine (Arabic : بلتن) is a city in Chad, and the capital of Wadi Fira region (previously Biltine prefecture).

The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006, by the RADF, a rebel group, then recaptured the next day by the government, along with nearby Abéché that had been captured by a different rebel group, 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

YearPopulation [3]
19938 100
200911 840

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14°31′39″N20°55′36″E / 14.52750°N 20.92667°E / 14.52750; 20.92667