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N'Djamena

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

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Should I visit N'Djamena?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to many areas of Chad, including N'Djamena, is discouraged because of armed conflict, crime and health concerns.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Security threats from armed groups and civil unrest
  • High crime rates and risk of kidnapping
  • Health risks including limited medical facilities

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: N'Djamena month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in N'Djamena 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 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)
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 N'Djamena

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People and places shaping N'Djamena

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past and future events in N'Djamena

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2025 N'Djamena attack

    On 8 January 2025, unknown attackers attempted to breach the presidential palace (the Pink Palace) in N'Djamena.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to N'Djamena has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Idriss Déby

    Former President of Chad who seized power in 1990 after overthrowing Hissène Habré.

  • Hissène Habré

    Former President of Chad (1982‑1990) who was overthrown by Idriss Déby.

  • François Tombalbaye

    First President of independent Chad (1960‑1975) who renamed Fort‑Lamy to N'Djamena in 1973.

  • Amédée‑François Lamy

    French army officer after whom the colonial capital Fort‑Lamy was originally named.

  • Muammar Gaddafi

    Libyan leader whose forces occupied N'Djamena during the 1980‑81 Libyan intervention.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Télé Tchad

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in N'Djamena. Television station from Chad.

  • Tchadinfos

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in N'Djamena. Corporate office in N'Djamena, Chad.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

N'Djamena, in brief

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

02 · History

How N'Djamena took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting N'Djamena

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in N'Djamena

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in N'Djamena

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in N'Djamena

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for N'Djamena

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08 · Questions

Questions about N'Djamena

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Frequently Asked Questions about N'Djamena

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

01 · Q&A

Where is N'Djamena located and what are its coordinates?

N'Djamena is situated in Chad at geographic coordinates 12.1067, 15.0444 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of N'Djamena?

N'Djamena has a recorded population of approximately 1,359,526 and observes the Africa/Ndjamena time zone (XAF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in N'Djamena?

Official and commonly spoken languages in N'Djamena 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 N'Djamena?

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