Dourbali Population 2026

Dourbali has a population of 18,604, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Chari-Baguirmi. Roughly 0.1% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,604

Rank in Chad

#38

Coordinates

11.81°N, 15.87°E

~321 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

96 km

60 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chari-Baguirmi

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Mandelia	19,373	#37
Bousso	16,732	#43

Cities near Dourbali

Mandelia19,373 people · ~68 km away
Massaguet28,401 people · ~88 km away
N'Djamena1,359,526 people · ~96 km away
Guelendeng23,320 people · ~105 km away
Massakory39,944 people · ~133 km away
Bokoro26,095 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dourbali?

Dourbali has a population of 18,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Dourbali in?

Dourbali is located in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad.

Is Dourbali the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 96 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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