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Chad

Plan a visit or move to Chad with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Chad month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chad are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.417.3010.8
February34.819.5010.9
March39.924.9210.9
April41.827.6011.1
May41.028.9411.0
June37.527.23710.3
July33.124.81359.2
August30.123.42598.1
September32.124.01029.6
October35.723.62010.5
November36.121.8010.9
December33.518.8010.6

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What is being reported around Chad

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People and places shaping Chad

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Research updated Saturday, August 8, 2026
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Past and future events in Chad

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2000

    Some of the most important African archaeological sites are found in Chad, mainly in the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region; some date to earlier than 2000 BC.

Current public leadership

  • Albert Pahimi Padacké

    Wikidata currently records this person as Chad's head of government. Chadian politician, former and final Prime Minister of Chad.

  • Idriss Déby

    Wikidata currently records this person as Chad's head of government. Chadian former president (1952–2021).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Chad has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Chad yet.

Local business and employers

  • SotelTchad

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Chad. Telecommunication company in Chad.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Chad yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Mao Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Public use airport located near Mao, Kanem, Chad.

  • Fada Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Airport.

  • Melfi Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Airport.

  • Bousso Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Airport in Chad.

  • Biltine Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Airport.

  • Ati Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Chad. Airport in Chad.

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01 · Overview

Chad, in brief

Chad is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Chad took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Chad

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Chad

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Chad

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Chad

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Chad

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08 · Questions

Questions about Chad

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Chad

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena, and the total national population is estimated at 15,477,751.

02 · Q&A

Where is Chad located and what is its total area?

Chad is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 1,284,000 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Chad?

The official currency is Franc (XAF) and the recognized languages include fr-TD, ar-TD, sre.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Chad?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Chad include N'Djamena, Moundou, Abéché, Sarh, Kelo.

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Cities and towns in Chad