Am Timan
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Place in Salamat Region, Chad
Am Timan is a city in Chad and is the capital of the region of Salamat. Most of economy comes from Salamat region such as fish, vegetables and anomalies meat, etc. In Arabic, Am Timan means "mother of twins". As the capital of the prefecture, it has the area of many towns and villages around it, including the Zakouma National Park. The city has no university but there are schools and colleges, and a clinic, and hosts a large market day and holiday celebrations.
Read more on Wikipedia β- Population
- 28,885
- Coordinates
- 11.030, 20.283
- Timezone
- Africa/Ndjamena
- Elevation
- 439 m
Overview of Am Timan
Am Timan sits in Chad and reads as a compact town. Population figures land around 28,885. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and nightlife.
Things to do in Am Timan
Nature in Am Timan
(13)Nature in Am Timan covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Am Timan's own activity tags.
Culture in Am Timan
(6)The culture shortlist for Am Timan: Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments, Museums and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Am Timan. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Am Timan
(4)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Events, Music and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Am Timan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Am Timan
(4)Am Timan records Canoeing, Diving, Scuba Diving and Water Sports under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Am Timan. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Am Timan
(2)Am Timan records Abseiling and Boat Rides under adventure. All of it is drawn from Am Timan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Am Timan
(2)Am Timan records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Am Timan's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Am Timan
(2)Sports in Am Timan covers Hunting and Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Am Timan's own activity tags.
Family in Am Timan
(1)Am Timan's family entries include Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Am Timan is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Am Timan
(2)Under other activities, Am Timan is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Am Timan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Am Timan
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Chad first, then drive or cycle into Am Timan. The local time zone is Africa/Ndjamena.
Similar destinations
Places near Am Timan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Am Timan known for?
- Am Timan is mainly a destination for nature, culture and nightlife, set in Chad with around 28,885 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Am Timan?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Am Timan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Am Timan?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Am Timan located?
- Administratively, Am Timan sits in Chad β handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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