Moyen-Chari () is one of the 23 regions of Chad, located in the south of the country. Its capital is Sarh. The former prefecture of the same name was larger and included modern Mandoul Region.
Geography The region borders Guéra Region to the north, Salamat Region to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, and Mandoul Region, Tandjilé Region and Chari-Baguirmi to the west. The region is largely flat savannah, with parts of the region protected as part of the Manda National Park. Lake Iro, a suspected impact crater, is located in the north-east.James B. Garvin (1986). POSSIBLE IMPACT STRUCTURES IN CENTRAL AFRICAW. Reimold & C. Koeberl (2014). Impact structures in Africa: A review, Journal of African Earth Sciences, Volume 93, May 2014, Pages 57–175.
Settlements The capital of Moyen-Chari is Sarh, the third largest city in Chad; other major settlements include Alako, Balimba, Baltoubaye, Bohobé, Boum Kebbir, Danamadji, Dindjebo, Djéké Djéké, Korbol, Koumogo, Kounou, Kyabé, Maro, Moussa Foyo, Ngondeye, Roro and Singako
Demographics As per the 2009 Chadian census, the region's population was 588,008 inhabitants. The main ethnolinguistic groups are Arab groups such as the Baggara (generally speaking Chadian Arabic), Bagirmi, Boor, Bua, Gula groups such as the Gula Iro and Zan Gula, Kaba groups (speaking language such as Kaba Deme, Kaba Náà and Kulfa), Laal, Lutos, Ndam, Niellim, Sara, Tumak and Tunia.
Economy Its economy is based on subsistence agriculture, breeding, cotton and sugarcane.
Subdivisions The region of Moyen-Chari is divided into three departments: Department Capital Sub-prefectures Barh Köh Sarh Sarh, Korbol, Koumogo, Moussa Foyo, Balimba Grande Sido Maro, Danamadji, Djéké Djéké, Sido Lac Iro Kyabé Kyabé, Bohobé, Boum Kebbir, Ngondeye, Roro, Baltoubaye, Dindjebo, Alako, Singako
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