| Other name | Moussu |
|---|---|
| Native name | موسورو |
| Coordinates | 13°38′35″N 16°29′31″E |
| Country | Chad |
| Region | Barh El Gazel |
| Department | Barh El Gazel Sud |
| Sub-prefecture | Moussoro |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Population as of | 2012 |
| Population total | 75210 |
| Time zone | +1 |
Moussoro (Arabic: موسورو) is a town in Chad, lying 300 km (190 mi) northeast of N'Djamena on the road to Faya-Largeau. An important transportation centre, it lies in a dry river bed and as a result has more vegetation than is typical in the area.[citation needed]
Moussoro is the capital of the region of Barh El Gazel (Bahr el Gazel).[1] The town is served by Moussoro Airport. Moussoro is inhabited by Gouran Kreda/Karra ethnic group of northern Chad. It serves as their commercial and administrative town. Moussoro market day is Thursday. The area is mostly known for its agricultural activity.[citation needed]
Moussoro have the second president's residence in Chad after the main Residence in N'Djamena (see image below). The town is also the main area for army training in Chad.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Profil National du Tchad sur la gestion des produits chimiques, Troisieme Edition" [National Profile of Chad on Chemicals Management, Third Edition] (PDF) (in French). ESTIS.net. Republique du Tchad - Ministere de l'Environnement et des Ressources Halieutiques [Republic of Chad - Ministry of Environment and Water Resources]. September 2009. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014.