# Moussoro

> place in Barh El Gazel, Chad

**Wikidata**: [Q2369466](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2369466)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moussoro)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/moussoro

## Summary
Moussoro is a city and municipality located in the Barh El Gazel region of Chad. It serves as the capital of the Bahr el Gazel and is specifically situated within the sub-prefecture of Barh El Gazel Sud.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Barh El Gazel, Chad.
- **Capital Status**: Capital of Bahr el Gazel.
- **Sub-location**: Located in Barh El Gazel Sud.
- **Population**: 16,349 (as of 2009).
- **Coordinates**: 13.6333° N, 16.4833° E.
- **Elevation**: 304 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00.
- **UN/LOCODE**: TDMOU.
- **Classification**: City; municipality of Chad.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Moussoro?**
Moussoro is situated in Chad within the Barh El Gazel region, specifically located in Barh El Gazel Sud. Its coordinates are 13.6333° latitude and 16.4833° longitude.

**What demographic and elevation data is available for Moussoro?**
The city had a population of 16,349 recorded in 2009. It sits at an elevation of 304 meters above sea level.

**What are the official identifiers for Moussoro?**
Moussoro holds the UN/LOCODE TDMOU and the Geonames ID 2427336. Its Freebase ID is /m/05tr6r, and its Who's on First ID is 1125914369.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of the Bahr el Gazel region, Moussoro functions as a significant administrative center within Chad. Its classification as a municipality and a city highlights its role as a key human settlement in the Barh El Gazel Sud sub-prefecture. The city's inclusion in international coding systems like UN/LOCODE further underscores its relevance in trade and logistics documentation.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Bahr el Gazel region.
- Being a recognized municipality of Chad.
- Possessing a unique GNS Unique Feature ID (-1101513).
- Having a substantial digital presence across 29 Wikipedia language editions.

## Body
### Administrative and Political Status
Moussoro is officially classified as a city and a municipality of Chad. It holds administrative significance as the capital of the Bahr el Gazel region. The city is geographically and administratively located within the sub-prefecture of Barh El Gazel Sud.

### Geography and Demographics
Geographically, Moussoro is positioned at coordinates 13.633333333333 N and 16.483333333333 E. The city's elevation is recorded at 304 meters above sea level. According to demographic data captured in 2009, the population of Moussoro was 16,349. The city operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone.

### Identifiers and Codes
Moussoro is identified by various international and digital systems:
- **UN/LOCODE**: TDMOU.
- **Geonames ID**: 2427336.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1101513.
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 1693132865.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/05tr6r.
- **Who's on First ID**: 1125914369.
- **SNARC ID**: Le Perthus.

### Linguistic and Digital Presence
The official name of the entity is Moussoro, which is also its native label. The city is known by aliases in other languages, including ムサロ and Муссоро. A Wikimedia Commons image of the location is available at `BEG_moussoro2.jpg`. The Wikipedia entry for Moussoro has a sitelink count of 31 and is covered in 29 languages, including Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese. The Wikidata description for the entity is "place in Barh El Gazel, Chad."

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames
3. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/td.htm)