The regions of Chad are divided into 61 departments. The departments are listed below, by name and by region.
The following is a list of departments grouped by region. Shown next to each department is its population as of 2009, the name of its capital or main town (chef-lieu in French), and a list of sub-prefectures (sous-préfectures).
Created in 2008 from the Kanem region's former Barh El Gazel department.
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dourgoulanga, Mandjoura, Salal | ||||
| Amsilep, Chadra, Michemiré, Moussoro |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Sack, Assinet, Haraze Djombo Kibit, Oum Hadjer | ||||
| Ati, Djédaa, Koundjourou, Hidjelidjé | ||||
| N'Djamena Bilala, Yao |
Created in 2008 from the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti region's former Borkou department.
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faya-Largeau (Faya), Kouba Olanga | ||||
| Kirdimi, Yarda |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dourbali, Maï Aïche, Massenya | ||||
| Koundoul, La Loumia, Linia, Lougoun, Mandélia | ||||
| Bä Illi, Bogomoro, Bousso, Kouno, Mogo |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fada | ||||
| Mourtcha |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Bang, Bitkine | ||||
| Chinguil, Mélfi, Mokofi | ||||
| Baro, Mongo, Niergui | ||||
| Bitchotchi, Eref, Kouka Margni, Mangalmé |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokoro, Gama, Moïto | ||||
| Karal, Massakory, Tourba | ||||
| Mani, Massaguet, N'Djamena Fara |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kekedina, Mao, Melea, Wadjigui | ||||
| Nokou, Ntiona, Rig Rig, Ziguey | ||||
| Am Doback, Mondo |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagassola, Bol, Daboua, Kangalam, Liwa | ||||
| Ngouri (N'Gouri) | Doum Doum, Kouloudia, Ngouri (N'Gouri) |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Béïnamar, Béïssa, Laoukassy, Tapol | ||||
| Bao, Bémangra, Doguindi, Krim Krim | ||||
| Bah, Déli, Dodinda, Mbalkabra, Mballa Banyo, Moundou, Ngondong | ||||
| Bébalem, Békiri, Béladjia, Benoye, Bourou, Saar Gogné |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bédjo, Bodo, Béti | ||||
| Baké, Béboto, Dobiti | ||||
| Bébédjia, Béboni, Komé, Mbikou, Miandoum | ||||
| Békan, Donia, Goré, Yamodo | ||||
| Doba, Kara, Madana | ||||
| Baïbokoum, Béssao, Laramanaye, Mbaïkoro, Mbitoye |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Béboro, Békourou, Bouna, Dembo, Moïssala | ||||
| Bébopen, Bédjondo, Békamba, Peni | ||||
| Bédaya, Béssada, Goundi, Koumra, Mouroum Goulaye, Ngangara |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berem, Djodo Gassa, Gounou Gaya, Pont Karwal | ||||
| Bongor, Gam, Kim, Koyom, Moulkou, Rigaza, Samga | ||||
| Guélengdeng, Katoa, Nanguigoto | ||||
| Mont Illi (Mont d'Illi) | Fianga, Hollom Gamé, Kéra, Tikem, Youé |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binder, Guégou, Lagon, Léré | ||||
| Gagal, Lamé, Pala, Torrock |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balimba, Korbol, Koumogo, Moussa Foyo, Sarh | ||||
| Danamadji, Djéké Djéké, Maro, Sido | ||||
| Alako, Bohobé, Baltoubaye, Boum Kebbir, Dindjebo, Kyabé, Ngondeye, Roro, Singako |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdi, Abkar Djombo, Biyeré | ||||
| Adré, Borota, Hadjer Hadid, Mabrone, Molou, Tourane | ||||
| Abéché, Abougoudam, Amleyouna, Bourtaïl, Chokoyan, Gurry, Marfa |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abgué, Aboudeïa, Am Habilé | ||||
| Barh Azoum (Barh-Azoum) | Am Timan, Djouna, Mouraye | |||
| Daha, Haraze, Mangueigne |
Created in 2008 from the Ouaddaï region's former Sila and Djourf Al Ahmar departments.
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djourf Al Ahmar (Djourouf Al Ahmar) | Am Dam, Haouich, Magrane | |||
| Adé, Goz Beïda, Kerfi, Koukou-Angarana, Mogororo, Moudeïna, Tissi |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deressia, Dono Manga, Guidari, Laï, N'Dam | ||||
| Baktchoro, Béré, Bologo, Dafra, Delbian, Dogou, Kélo, Kolon |
Created in 2008 from the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti region's former Tibesti department.
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aouzou, Bardaï, Yebbibou, Zoumri | ||||
| Goubonne, Wour, Zouar |
| Department | Pop. 2009 | Capital | Sub-prefectures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Zoer, Arada, Biltine, Mata | ||||
| Guéréda, Kolonga, Sirim Birke | ||||
| Iriba, Matadjana, Tiné Djagaraba |
N'Djamena, the capital city of Chad, is also a special statute region. It has no departments, but is divided into 10 arrondissements.