Doba Population 2026

Doba has a population of 70,942, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Logone Oriental. Roughly 0.3% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

Location of Doba (capital N'Djamena shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

70,942

Rank in Chad

Coordinates

8.66°N, 16.85°E

~391 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

431 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Logone Oriental

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Bébédja	40,289	#19
Goré	30,936	#26

Cities near Doba

Bébédja40,289 people · ~32 km away
Bédiondo15,841 people · ~37 km away
Goré30,936 people · ~37 km away
Benoy17,285 people · ~69 km away
Koumra54,109 people · ~82 km away
Moundou196,124 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Doba?

Doba has a population of 70,942 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Doba in?

Doba is located in Logone Oriental, Chad.

Is Doba the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 431 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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