Alako Postal Codes: No Official Code | Lac Iro, Moyen-Chari

Key Facts

Alako is a sub-prefecture located in the Lac Iro Department of the Moyen-Chari Region in southern Chad. Situated within the broader Sahelian zone of the country, Alako lies in the central part of the Lac Iro Department, which is named after the seasonal Lake Iro that influences the local hydrology. This administrative subdivision serves as a local governance unit, organizing communities and resources within its defined territory. While precise, current demographic and area data for Alako specifically are not widely published in standard international references, sub-prefectures in Chad typically encompass multiple villages and rural settlements, with economies often based on subsistence agriculture, pastoralism, and fishing, particularly given the proximity to seasonal water bodies. The area is characterized by a semi-arid climate with a distinct wet and dry season. As a sub-prefecture, it forms part of Chad's decentralized administrative structure, which includes regions, departments, and sub-prefectures. For detailed local information, such as accessing specific village data or understanding communal boundaries within Alako, consulting regional administrative resources or specialized geographic databases for Chad would be necessary.