Chad map
Chad is a landlocked country in Africa, in Middle Africa. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.
At a glance
Chad borders 6 countries: Nigeria, Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, Libya and Central African Republic. Capital: N'Djamena.
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Continent
- Africa · Middle Africa
- Status
- UN member state
- Population
- 15,946,876
- Area
- 1,271,010 km²
0.2% of the world’s people, 0.9% of its land
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Prefectures of Chad
Chad is divided into 21 prefectures and 1 other region.
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How Chad is divided
The administrative levels of Chad, from the whole country down, and which ones you can mark on VisitedAtlas.
| Level | Number | On VisitedAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 1 | ✓ Yes |
| Prefectures and other regions | 22 | ✓ YesMark on the map |
| Departments | 70 | Not yet |
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Questions about Chad
- Where is Chad?
- Chad is in Middle Africa (Africa) and borders Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Libya, the Central African Republic, Cameroon. Its capital is N'Djamena. Chad is landlocked, with no coastline. Approximate coordinates: 15°N, 19°E, north of the Equator.
- Which continent is Chad in?
- Chad is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region.
- What is the capital of Chad?
- The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
- Which country is N'Djamena in?
- N'Djamena is the capital of Chad, in Middle Africa.
- How many prefectures does Chad have?
- Chad has 21 prefectures and 1 other region: Barh El Gazel, Batha, Borkou, Chari-Baguirmi, Ennedi, Guéra, Hadjer-Lamis, Kanem, Lac, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mandoul, Mayo-Kebbi Est, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Moyen-Chari, Ouaddaï, Salamat, Sila, Tandjilé, Tibesti, Ville de N'Djamena, Wadi Fira.
- Does Chad have states?
- No. Chad is divided into 21 prefectures and 1 other region.
- Is Chad a country?
- Yes. Chad is an independent country and one of the 193 UN member states.
- Which countries border Chad?
- Chad borders 6 countries: Nigeria, Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, Libya and Central African Republic.