Laï Population 2026

Laï has a population of 27,071, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Tandjilé. Roughly 0.1% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,071

Rank in Chad

#31

Coordinates

9.40°N, 16.30°E

~363 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

331 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tandjilé

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Kelo	82,677	#5
Déressia	50,113	#15
Béré	15,431	#46

Cities near Laï

Béré15,431 people · ~18 km away
Déressia50,113 people · ~41 km away
Benoy17,285 people · ~46 km away
Kelo82,677 people · ~55 km away
Bébédja40,289 people · ~85 km away
Goré30,936 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laï?

Laï has a population of 27,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Laï in?

Laï is located in Tandjilé, Chad.

Is Laï the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 331 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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