Maro Population 2026

Maro has a population of 21,274, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇹🇩 Chad, located in Mandoul. Roughly 0.1% of Chad's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than N'Djamena, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,274

Rank in Chad

#36

Coordinates

9.22°N, 17.71°E

~414 m elevation · Africa/Ndjamena

Distance to capital (N'Djamena)

433 km

269 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandoul

City	Population	Rank in Chad
Koumra	54,109	#11
Moïssala	17,281	#40
Bédiondo	15,841	#45

Cities near Maro

Koumra54,109 people · ~38 km away
Sarh138,928 people · ~74 km away
Bédiondo15,841 people · ~88 km away
Moïssala17,281 people · ~98 km away
Doba70,942 people · ~113 km away
Kyabé22,806 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maro?

Maro has a population of 21,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Chad.

What region is Maro in?

Maro is located in Mandoul, Chad.

Is Maro the capital of Chad?

No, the capital of Chad is N'Djamena, about 433 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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