Kanem Postal Codes: No Official Code
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Kanem, as Chad does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Kanem, .
Departments in Kanem
Sample Address Format for Kanem
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Kanem, 00000
CHAD
Kanem on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Kanem region in Chad.
Kanem Quick Facts
| Country | Chad (TD) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Chad |
| Postal Code | |
| ISO Codes | TD / TCD / 148 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .td |
| Coordinates | 15.22644, 15.315119 |
| Departments | 3 |
What to Know About Kanem
Key Facts
Kanem is a region of Chad, one of the country's 23 administrative regions. It is located in the western part of Chad, forming part of the vast Sahelian zone that borders the Sahara Desert to the north. Historically, Kanem was the namesake and core of the medieval Kanem-Bornu Empire, a major power in Central Sudan from the 9th to the 19th centuries. The region's capital is Mao, which serves as its administrative and commercial center. Geographically, Kanem is characterized by a semi-arid landscape, transitioning from the sands of the Erg of Kanem in the north to more settled, pastoral areas in the south. The region covers an approximate area of 114,520 square kilometers. It is administratively divided into three departments: Kanem, Nord Kanem, and Wadi Bissam. The population is predominantly composed of Kanembu and Arab groups, with livelihoods centered on nomadic and semi-nomadic pastoralism, notably camel and cattle herding, alongside some agriculture around seasonal lakes like Lake Fitri. For detailed postal code information and further subdivision data for the departments and communes within the Kanem Region, please consult the regional administrative resources.
Neighboring Regions
- Bahr el Gazel
- Hadjer-Lamis
- Lac
- Batha