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N'Djamena overview
N'Djamena (orange) and the other large cities of Chad
N'Djamena lies in N’Djaména in Chad at 12.11°N, 15.04°E, about 299 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Chad: the next largest cities are Moundou (196,124), Abéché (139,983), Sarh (138,928). Together, the three largest cities hold 7.8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Kousséri, about 4 km away, followed by Massaguet (59 km).
Chad as a whole has a live population of 21,728,064 (+2.6% a year) and ranks #64 of 238 countries — see the Chad population page for the full statistics and the Chad atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near N'Djamena
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kousséri Far North ·  Cameroon | 4 km | 139,024 |
| Massaguet Hadjer-Lamis | 59 km | 28,401 |
| Massakory Hadjer-Lamis | 124 km | 39,944 |
| Mora Far North · Cameroon | 154 km | 61,523 |
| Bol Lac | 155 km | 51,389 |
| Bama Borno State ·  Nigeria | 161 km | 118,121 |
| Maroua Far North · Cameroon | 186 km | 314,122 |
| Yagoua Far North · Cameroon | 197 km | 59,069 |
Largest cities in Chad
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N'DjamenaCapital | N’Djaména | 1,359,526 |
| 2 | Moundou | Logone Occidental | 196,124 |
| 3 | Abéché | Ouadaï | 139,983 |
| 4 | Sarh | Moyen-Chari | 138,928 |
| 5 | Kelo | Tandjilé | 82,677 |
| 6 | Am Timan | Salamat | 74,691 |
| 7 | Doba | Logone Oriental | 70,942 |
| 8 | Pala | Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | 70,677 |
| 9 | Bongor | Mayo-Kebbi Est | 63,699 |
| 10 | Goz Beida | Sila | 58,941 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of N'Djamena?
N'Djamena has about 1,359,526 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is N'Djamena the capital of Chad?
Yes — N'Djamena is the national capital of Chad.
How big is N'Djamena compared with the rest of Chad?
Its 1,359,526 residents are 6.3% of the 21,728,064 people living in Chad today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is N'Djamena?
In N’Djaména, Chad, at latitude 12.11 and longitude 15.04, 299 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kousséri (4 km), Massaguet (59 km), Massakory (124 km).
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Glostats. (2026). N'Djamena Population 2026 — Chad. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/chad/n-djamena/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/chad/n-djamena/">N'Djamena Population 2026 — Chad</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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