Biltine (Arabic: بلتن) is a city in Chad, and the capital of Wadi Fira region (previously Biltine prefecture).

Biltine بلتن
Nickname(s):  Biltini
Biltine Location in Chad
Coordinates: 14°31′39″N 20°55′36″E
Country	Chad
Region	Wadi Fira Region
Department	Biltine Department
Sub-Prefecture	Biltine
Population  (2009)
• Total	11,840
Time zone	+1

The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006, by the RADF, a rebel group, then recaptured the next day by the government, along with nearby Abéché that had been captured by a different rebel group, the UFDD.[1] On June 16, 2008, the town was the scene of a battle between rebels on government forces, with the rebels said to have won.[2]

The town is served by Biltine Airport.

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