Massenya

Massenya
ماسينيا
Massenya
Location in Chad
Coordinates: 11°24′N 16°10′E / 11.400°N 16.167°E / 11.400; 16.167
Country  Chad
Region Chari-Baguirmi Region
Department Baguirmi
Sub-Prefecture Massenya
Time zone +1

Massenya (Arabic: ماسينيا) is a small town in Chad. It is the capital of the region of Chari-Baguirmi and of the department of Baguirmi.

Massenya was also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Baguirmi and the seat of the Mbang, or Sultan.

The town is served by Massenya Airport.

Latitude : 11.400°N - Longitude : 16.170°E

Coordinates: 11°24′N 16°10′E / 11.400°N 16.167°E / 11.400; 16.167

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