Cities in Chad
The most important cities in Chad at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Lake Chad
Lake Chad is a vast but shallow endorheic lake surrounded by wetlands, serving as a critical water source for millions in the Sahel.
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Emi Koussi
Emi Koussi is a dormant shield volcano in the Tibesti Mountains, standing as the highest peak in both Chad and the Sahara at 3,415 meters.
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Ounianga Kébir
Ounianga Kébir is a desert town known for Lake Yoa, a highly saline lake sustained by underground fossil water in the Sahara.
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Trou au Natron
Trou au Natron is an immense volcanic caldera in the Tibesti Mountains, featuring a stark white floor covered in natron salt.
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Lakes of Ounianga
A fascinating group of 18 interconnected lakes recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site amidst the hyper-arid Sahara.
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Ounianga Sérir
Ounianga Sérir is a group of 15 freshwater lakes in the Sahara, distinguished by floating reed islands and vibrant blue waters.
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N'Djamena
The capital and largest city of Chad, strategically located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers.
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Guelta d'Archei
A striking oasis in the Sahara's Ennedi Plateau, famous for sheltering a rare population of desert crocodiles.
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Am Zoer
A town in eastern Chad's Ouaddaï region, northeast of Abéché.
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Rig-Rig
A town in the Kanem region, located in the arid north.
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Mongo
The capital of the Guéra region is situated at the foot of the majestic Abou Telfane mountain.
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Abéché
The fourth largest city in Chad was once the capital of the Wadai Sultanate.
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Fada
The capital of the Ennedi-Ouest region, famous for the surrounding desert landscape.
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Moundou
The country's second largest city is a major industrial center in the south.
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Moïssala
A town in southern Mandoul, on the border with the Central African Republic.
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Goundi
A town in Mandoul, known for its health centers.
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Am Timan
The capital of the Salamat region is located in an area rich in wildlife.
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Baïbokoum
A border town in the far south, near the Central African Republic.
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Pala
A city in the southwest that serves as an important commercial center.
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Sarh
An important city in southern Chad, known for its textile industry.
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Bitkine
A town in the Guéra region, surrounded by impressive granite rocks.
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Kyabé
A town in the Moyen-Chari region, known for its fertile soils.
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Doba
A city in the south that became known through the discovery of oil.
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Faya-Largeau
The largest city in northern Chad, located in a vast oasis.
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Bardaï
The capital of the Tibesti region, located deep in the volcanic mountains.
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Goré
A town in Logone Oriental, known for hosting refugees.
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Adré
The most important border town with Sudan in the Ouaddaï region.
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Bénoye
A town in Logone Occidental, an important regional center.
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Dourbali
A town in the Chari-Baguirmi region, southeast of the capital.
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Léré
A city in the southwest, located on the shores of picturesque Lake Léré.
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Moussoro
A strategically important town in the Barh El Gazel region.
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Massakory
The capital of the Hadjer-Lamis region, northeast of N'Djamena.
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Oum Hadjer
An important town in the Batha region, located on the Batha River.
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Bongor
A city on the banks of the Logone River on the border with Cameroon.
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Iriba
A town in the east, an important center in the Wadi Fira region.
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Koumra
Capital of the Mandoul region in the fertile south of the country.
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Nokou
A town in Kanem, known for its traditional architecture.
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Zouar
A remote town in the Tibesti Mountains, a historical hub.
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Bokoro
A town in the Hadjer-Lamis region, on the road to the east.
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Massaguet
A small town north of N'Djamena, a gateway to the north.
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Mangalmé
A town in the Guéra region, on the main road to the east.
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Abou-Deïa
A town in the Salamat region, located in a vast plain.
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Mao
The capital of the Kanem region at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
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Beinamar
A town in southern Chad, in the Logone Occidental region.
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Gounou Gaya
A town in Mayo-Kebbi Est, near the border with Cameroon.
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Ati
The capital of the Batha region is located in the heart of Chad.
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Binder
A town in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, an agricultural hub.
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Guéréda
A town in Wadi Fira, an important humanitarian center.
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Biltine
The capital of the Wadi Fira region in the east of the country.
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Goz Beïda
The capital of the Sila region near the border with Sudan.
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What are the largest cities in Chad?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.