Nokou Postal Codes: No Official Code | Nord Kanem, Kanem

Key Facts

Nokou is a department (département) within the Nord Kanem Region of Chad, representing the most specific administrative level in this hierarchy. Located in the northwestern part of Chad, Nokou lies within the larger Kanem historical region and forms part of the Nord Kanem administrative region, which itself is a subdivision of the broader Kanem Region. This department is situated in the Sahelian zone of Chad, characterized by semi-arid landscapes that transition between the Sahara Desert to the north and more fertile savannas to the south. While precise current population figures for Nokou specifically are not widely published, the Nord Kanem Region as a whole has an estimated population of several hundred thousand inhabitants, with Nokou comprising a significant portion of this population. The department covers an area of approximately several thousand square kilometers, though exact measurements vary by source. As a department, Nokou is further subdivided into smaller administrative units such as sub-prefectures and communes, which organize local governance and services. The area's economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, livestock herding, and trade, with limited infrastructure compared to more urbanized regions of Chad. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data and administrative records for Nokou's sub-regions requires consulting Chad's official territorial administration resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Mondo
• Kekedina
• Ntiona