Kelo Population 2026

Kelo has a population of 82,677, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Tandjilé. Roughly 0.4% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,677

Rank in Chad

Coordinates

9.31°N, 15.81°E

~375 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

322 km

200 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tandjilé

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Déressia	50,113	#15
Laï	27,071	#31
Béré	15,431	#46

Cities near Kelo

Béré15,431 people · ~38 km away
Gounou Gaya29,742 people · ~48 km away
Laï27,071 people · ~55 km away
Benoy17,285 people · ~67 km away
Déressia50,113 people · ~71 km away
Moundou196,124 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kelo?

Kelo has a population of 82,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Kelo in?

Kelo is located in Tandjilé, Chad.

Is Kelo the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 322 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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