Mayo-Kebbi-Ouest

Mayo-Kebbi-Ouest (West Mayo-Kebbi) is a province in south-western Chad, bordering Mayo-Kebbi-Est to the north-east, Tandjilé to the east, Logone-Occidental to the south-east, and Cameroon to the west and north-west. The provincial capital is Pala. The Mayo Kébbi River flows through the province's north, with Lake Léré and the smaller Lake Tréné in the north-west. The province is part of the fertile Logone River basin, with cotton, rice, and groundnuts as main crops. The population is predominantly Masa and Musgum.

November to April is the dry season and best for travel.

Pala is connected by road to Bongor and to Cameroon. Bush taxis operate on these routes.

• Pala — Provincial capital.
• Lere — Market town near the Cameroon border.
• Binder — Rural settlement.
• Lame — Traditional village.
• Torrock — Village in the Mayo-Kebbi basin.
• Gagal — Remote settlement.

Fish, millet, rice, groundnuts.

Masa and Musgum cultural traditions, including music and ceremonial dance.

• Cross-border travel to Cameroon via Lere.
• Lake Léré and the Mayo Kébbi River, the province's main water sources.

The province has less infrastructure than its eastern neighbour Mayo-Kebbi-Est; travel here requires patience and self-sufficiency.