Abéché is he 4th largest city in Chad, the capital of Ouaddaï prefecture. It has a population of 54,628 (as of 1993).
The city was the capital of the Ouadaï kingdom until France took power. At that time, it was the largest city in Chad with 28,000 people, however major epidemics reduced the population to 6000 in 1919. Today, the city is known for its markets, two mosques, church, square (the Place de l'Indépendance) and for its sultan's palace. Abéché also has a school, post office and hospital. There is also a small airport just outside the city with flights to N'Djaména.
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