Moussoro Explained

Official Name:Moussoro
Other Name:Moussu
Native Name:موسورو
Pushpin Map:Chad
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Chad (Barh El Gazel highlighted)
Pushpin Image:Chad 05 region locator map 2008-02.svg
Coordinates:13.6431°N 16.4919°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Chad
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Barh El Gazel
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:Barh El Gazel Sud
Subdivision Type3:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name3:Moussoro
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:75210
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:+1

Moussoro (Arabic: موسورو) is a town in Chad, lying 300km (200miles) 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.

Moussoro is the capital of the region of Barh El Gazel (Bahr el Gazel). The town is served by Moussoro Airport.Moussoro is inhabited by Gouran (Krreda)(Karra) ethnic group of northern Chad. It serves as their commercial and administrative town. Moussoro market day is Thursday. They mostly known by their agricultural activity.

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.