Léré Population 2026
Léré has a population of 32,721, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest. Roughly 0.2% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,721
Rank in Chad
#24
Coordinates
9.64°N, 14.22°E
~231 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena
Distance to capital (N'Djamena)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest
| City | Population | Rank in Chad |
|---|---|---|
| Pala | 70,677 | #8 |
| Mboursou Léré | 17,132 | #42 |
Cities near Léré
- Mboursou Léré17,132 people · ~15 km away
- Pala70,677 people · ~82 km away
- Fianga31,668 people · ~106 km away
- Gounou Gaya29,742 people · ~142 km away
- Bongor63,699 people · ~145 km away
- Kelo82,677 people · ~179 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Léré?
Léré has a population of 32,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Chad.
What region is Léré in?
Léré is located in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Chad.
Is Léré the capital of Chad?
No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 288 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.