Mao Population 2026

Mao has a population of 50,681, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Kanem. Roughly 0.2% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,681

Rank in Chad

#14

Coordinates

14.12°N, 15.31°E

~350 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

226 km

140 miles, straight line

Cities near Mao

Bol51,389 people · ~97 km away
Massakory39,944 people · ~133 km away
Moussoro35,100 people · ~138 km away
Massaguet28,401 people · ~184 km away
N'Djamena1,359,526 people · ~226 km away
Dourbali18,604 people · ~265 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mao?

Mao has a population of 50,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Mao in?

Mao is located in Kanem, Chad.

Is Mao the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 226 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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