Iriba Population 2026

Iriba has a population of 47,972, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Wadi Fira. Roughly 0.2% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Iriba (capital N'Djamena shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
47,972
Rank in Chad
#16
Coordinates
15.12°N, 22.25°E
~932 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena
Distance to capital (N'Djamena)
847 km
526 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wadi Fira

CityPopulationRank in Chad
Biltine33,540#23

Cities near Iriba

  • Amdjarass29,793 people · ~123 km away
  • Biltine33,540 people · ~157 km away
  • Adré21,950 people · ~184 km away
  • Abéché139,983 people · ~209 km away
  • Fada17,240 people · ~242 km away
  • Goz Beida58,941 people · ~334 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iriba?
Iriba has a population of 47,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Chad.
What region is Iriba in?
Iriba is located in Wadi Fira, Chad.
Is Iriba the capital of Chad?
No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 847 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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