Goz Beida Population 2026

Goz Beida has a population of 58,941, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Sila. Roughly 0.3% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

58,941

Rank in Chad

#10

Coordinates

12.23°N, 21.41°E

~567 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

692 km

430 miles, straight line

Cities near Goz Beida

Adré21,950 people · ~162 km away
Am Timan74,691 people · ~180 km away
Abéché139,983 people · ~189 km away
Mangalmé15,939 people · ~196 km away
Umm Hājar37,941 people · ~221 km away
Biltine33,540 people · ~261 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Goz Beida?

Goz Beida has a population of 58,941 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Goz Beida in?

Goz Beida is located in Sila, Chad.

Is Goz Beida the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 692 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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