What is the Capital of Chad?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Chad is N'Djamena. Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 19,340,757. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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N'Djamena at a glance
| Capital city | N'Djamena |
|---|---|
| Country | Chad (Republic of Chad) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 19,340,757 (67th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Calling code | +235 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Chad
- Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon
- Bangui, capital of Central African Republic
- Tripoli, capital of Libya
- Niamey, capital of Niger
- Abuja, capital of Nigeria
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
Chad in context
- Chad covers 1,284,000 km², making it the 20th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 15 people per km² ranks 178th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan.
- Chad is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 19,340,757 people, Chad holds about 8.4% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Chad has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Chad is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Chad — FAQ
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Is N'Djamena the largest city in Chad?
Yes — N'Djamena is both the capital and the largest city of Chad.
What country is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena is the capital city of Chad.
What continent is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, is located in Africa.
Is N'Djamena the capital of Chad?
Yes — N'Djamena is the capital of Chad (official name: Republic of Chad).
N'Djamena is the capital of which country?
N'Djamena is the capital of Chad, in Middle Africa.
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