Fada, Chad


Fada is the capital of the Ennedi-Ouest Region of Chad, which was created in 2012 from the western half of the Ennedi Region.
Lying in the Ennedi Plateau, it has a population of 23,786. It is known for the surrounding cave paintings and rock formations, while the Guelta d'Archei and a wood growing in a wadi are local attractions.
During the Toyota War in 1987, the town saw fighting during the Battle of Fada.
The town is served by Fada Airport.