Official Name: | Massenya |
Native Name: | ماسينيا |
Pushpin Map: | Chad |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Chad |
Pushpin Image: | Chari-Bagumi.jpg |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Chari-Baguirmi Region |
Subdivision Type3: | Sub-Prefecture |
Subdivision Name3: | Massenya |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2008 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | +1 |
Coordinates: | 11.4°N 26°W |
Massenya (Arabic: ماسينيا) is a small town in Chad. It is the capital of the region of Chari-Baguirmi and of the department of Baguirmi.
Massenya was also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Baguirmi and the seat of the Mbang, or Sultan.
The town is served by Massenya Airport.
Latitude : 11.400°N - Longitude : 16.170°E