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| Country |  Chad |
| Region | Moyen-Chari Region |
| Department | Barh Koh |
| Sub-Prefecture | Sarh |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 108 061 |
| Time zone | +1 (UTC) |
Sarh (formerly Fort Archambault) is the third largest city in Chad, the capital of Moyen-Chari region and the department of Barh Köh. It lies 350 miles south-east of the capital Ndjamena on the Chari River.
Sarh was founded under the French for returnees from the labour camps associated with the construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway. It is now a major transport hub and centre for the cotton industry, also known for its nightlife. Attractions in the city include the Sarh National Museum, while it is also home to an airport (IATA airport code SRH).
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Demographics
| Year | Population[1] |
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| 1993 | 75 496 |
| 2008 | 108 061 |
Education
Sarh is home to several educational institutions including, since 1997, a tertiary college.
High schools (Lycées)
- Lycée Ahmed Mangué (public)
- Lycée-Collège Charles Lwanga (private, Catholic)
- Lycée-Collège Humanité (private, Baptist)
IUT:
- created in 1997
Twin towns
Sarh has been twinned with the town of Cherbourg-Octeville in France since November 2001.
References
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