Mandelia Population 2026

Mandelia has a population of 19,373, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Chari-Baguirmi. Roughly 0.1% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,373

Rank in Chad

#37

Coordinates

11.73°N, 15.24°E

~302 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

47 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chari-Baguirmi

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Dourbali	18,604	#38
Bousso	16,732	#43

Cities near Mandelia

N'Djamena1,359,526 people · ~47 km away
Dourbali18,604 people · ~68 km away
Massaguet28,401 people · ~85 km away
Guelendeng23,320 people · ~96 km away
Massakory39,944 people · ~151 km away
Bongor63,699 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mandelia?

Mandelia has a population of 19,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Mandelia in?

Mandelia is located in Chari-Baguirmi, Chad.

Is Mandelia the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 47 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.

← All biggest cities in Chad · Chad population by year