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Abéché

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Abéché?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel advice recommends avoiding all travel to parts of Chad due to ongoing security threats and health hazards.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Political instability
  • Armed conflict in eastern regions
  • Health risks (e.g., malaria, cholera)
  • Limited access to reliable medical care

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Abéché month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Abéché are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 33–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 150 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January33.217.1010.9
February35.119.0011.1
March38.723.9011.1
April40.026.3111.2
May39.927.2211.2
June37.426.31910.9
July34.124.3769.9
August30.722.71508.8
September33.923.34610.1
October36.924.1410.7
November35.821.9010.9
December33.918.7011.0

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What is being reported around Abéché

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People and places shaping Abéché

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Past and future events in Abéché

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1909

    In 1909, French troops invaded the Kingdom and established a garrison in Abéché, forcing the sultan to renounce his throne.

  2. Documented history · 1919

    At that time, Abéché was the largest city in Chad with 28,000 people, but major epidemics reduced the population to 6,000 in 1919.

  3. Documented history · 1935

    In 1935, the sultanate was restored by orders of the French government, and Muhammed Ouarada, heir to the throne after his father became king.

  4. Documented history · 2006

    On 25 November 2006, the city was taken by the Union of Forces for Democracy, a rebel group that sought to depose president Idriss Déby.

  5. 1909 French invasion

    French troops invaded the Kingdom and established a garrison in Abéché, forcing the sultan to renounce his throne.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Abéché has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Youssouf Saleh Abbas (born 1953)

    Chadian political figure who was Prime Minister of Chad 2008 to 2010

  • Mahamat Ahmat Alhabo (born 1953)

    politician

  • Khayar Oumar Defallah (born 1944)

    politician

  • Pape Diouf (1951-2020)

    football manager in Senegal

  • Arabi El Goni (1920-1973)

    politician

Historical figures

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

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Abéché at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Catholique church

    Wikidata places this site in Abéché. Churc in Chad.

  • Abéché Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Abéché. Museum in Abéché, Chad.

  • Abéché Stadium

    Wikidata places this site in Abéché. Football stadium.

  • Abeché slaughterhouse

    Wikidata places this site in Abéché. Slaughterhouse in Chad.

  • Grand Mosque

    One of the oldest and most significant mosques in Chad, built in the 19th century on the Place de l'Indépendance.

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01 · Overview

Abéché, in brief

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02 · History

How Abéché took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Abéché

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Abéché

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Abéché

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Abéché

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Abéché

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08 · Questions

Questions about Abéché

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abéché

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Abéché located and what are its coordinates?

Abéché is situated in Chad at geographic coordinates 13.8292, 20.8324 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Abéché?

Abéché has a recorded population of approximately 139,983 and observes the Africa/Ndjamena time zone (XAF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Abéché?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Abéché include fr-TD, ar-TD, sre, and the circulating currency is XAF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Abéché?

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