Chad: capital, population, area and flag
Chad is a country in Middle Africa (Africa). Its capital is N'Djamena. The population is about 21M (#63 of 193) and the area is about 1,284,000 km² (#20 of 193).
Key facts
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Region
- Africa / Middle Africa
- Population
- 21,003,705 (2025) #63 of 193
- Total area
- 1,284,000 km² (2024) #20 of 193
- Population density
- 16.1 people/km² (2024) #176 of 193
- GDP (total)
- $21.5B (2025) #129 of 189
- GDP per capita
- $1,022 (2025) #176 of 189
- Life expectancy
- 55.2 years (2024) #192 of 193
- Distance from Japan
- 12,144 km #65 of 192
- Area compared with Japan
- about 3.4 times that of Japan
- Population compared with Japan
- about 1/6 that of Japan
- Main languages
- French, Arabic
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Calling code
- +235
- Time zone (capital)
- UTC+1
- Time difference from Japan (standard time)
- 8 h behind Japan
- Driving side
- Right
- Capital location
- 12.11°N 15.05°E
Population of Chad, 1950–2100 (Japanese)
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Map of Chad
Capital: N'Djamena
Chad: number one in the world
Chad ranks first in the world for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data). Select one to see the whole ranking.
Chad: in the world’s top 10 for food & farming
Chad ranks among the world’s top 10 for these crops, animals, seafood and farm products (latest FAO data).
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Top rankings
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Chad in world rankings
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Questions about Chad
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
What is the population of Chad?
Chad has a population of about 21M (2025), #63 of 193 among countries.
How big is Chad?
Chad covers about 1,284,000 km², #20 of 193 among countries.
Which continent is Chad in?
Chad is in Africa, in the region of Middle Africa.
What is Chad number one in the world for in food and farming?
Chad ranks first in the world for: Camels 11.4M animals (FAO data).
What currency and languages are used in Chad?
The currency is the Central African CFA Franc. Main languages: French, Arabic.
How does Chad compare with Japan in size and population?
The area of Chad is about 3.4 times that of Japan, and its population is about 1/6 that of Japan.
How far is Chad from Japan?
The capital, N'Djamena, is about 12,144 km from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, in a straight line.
What is the time difference between Chad and Japan?
The capital, N'Djamena, is on UTC+1 in standard time: 8 h behind Japan.
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