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Faya-Largeau, Chad
Borkou · Chad
Faya-Largeau is a mid-size city in Borkou, Chad with a population of 44,011. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Faya-Largeau
Faya-Largeau is the largest city in northern Chad and was the capital of the region of Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti. It is now in the Borkou Region, which was formed in 2008 from the Borkou Department of the former Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti region.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,011 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9257°, 19.1043° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Country | 🇹🇩 Chad |
| State / Province | Borkou |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.5 inches (13 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Faya-Largeau
Faya-Largeau is a mid-size city in Chad (Borkou) with a population of 44,011. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ndjamena.
Climate in Faya-Largeau
Faya-Largeau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 11 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above Chad avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9257°N, 19.1043°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ndjamena |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Faya-Largeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 69°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Faya-Largeau
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Donzonga كلية دونزونقا | College | — | — |
| Lycée Martyre مدرسة الشهداء الثانوية | College | — | — |
Schools in Faya-Largeau
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Donzonga مدرسة دونزونقا | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole de Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire du Tchangoussous | — | — | — | — |
| École de centre À | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée des Martyrs | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée bilingue | — | — | — | — |
| Adoum Younousmi | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Faya-Largeau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché des femmes |
Monuments in Faya-Largeau
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Faya-Largeau
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Faya-Largeau
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faya-Largeau
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Faya-Largeau
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Faya-Largeau
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faya-Largeau Airport | FYT | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faya-Largeau
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Djamiya Numero الجامع نوميرو | |
| Église Évangélique | |
| Mosquée centrale | |
| Mosquée Kadhafi | |
| كنيسة كاثوليكية |
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What is the population of Faya-Largeau?
Faya-Largeau has a population of 44,011 residents and is located in Chad. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 303.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Faya-Largeau?
Faya-Largeau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.5 inches.