Goz Beida, Chad

Sila · Chad

Goz Beida is a mid-size city in Sila, Chad with a population of 66,107. Elevation: 1,860 ft (567 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

66,107 Population 212/sq mi density
1,860 ft Elevation 567 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ndjamena Timezone

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About Goz Beida

Goz Beïda is a town located in eastern Chad. It is the capital of the Sila region and the Kimiti department. Prior to 2008, Goz Beïda was part of the Ouaddaï Region's former Sila Department.

People

Population66,107
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Population66,107
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Coordinates12.2264°, 21.4098°
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena
Country🇹🇩 Chad
State / ProvinceSila
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Goz Beida

Goz Beida is a mid-size city in Chad (Sila) with a population of 66,107. The city sits at an elevation of 1,860 feet (567 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ndjamena.

Climate in Goz Beida

Goz Beida has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.7°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 13.9° / 38.9° 0.0
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 15.2° / 41° 0.0
Mar 32°C / 90°F 20.1° / 43.8° 0.0
Apr 33.7°C / 93°F 21.7° / 44.3° 4.9
May 33.5°C / 92°F 23.6° / 43.3° 28.6
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 22.4° / 40.6° 90.6
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 21° / 36.2° 281.2
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 31° 400.8
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 31.6° 259.1
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 16° / 33.4° 45.9
Nov 25°C / 77°F 13.5° / 35.8° 0.2
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 13.1° / 36.8° 0.0
Goz Beida has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,860 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Chad avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Area311.3 sq mi (806.1 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates12.2264°N, 21.4098°E
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Chad avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
May 87°F (31°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 2.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Goz Beida has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Goz Beida

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ECOLE PRIMAIRE "GASSIRE A" - - - -
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Clinics in Goz Beida

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé de Gassire مركز الصحة قسيري

Airports Near Goz Beida

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goz-Beida Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation
553 m (1,814 ft)

Things to See Near Goz Beida

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Hadjer Argal
  • • Hadjer Boutou
  • • Hadjer Kongou

🇹🇩 About Chad

Capital N'Djamena
Population 15,477,751
Area 1,284,000 km²
GDP (USD) $18,340,233,749
GDP per capita $949
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 55.1 years
Internet users 13.2%
Urban population 26.3%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French
Calling code +235
TLD .td
Driving side right

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What is the population of Goz Beida?

Goz Beida has a population of 66,107 residents and is located in Chad. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 311.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goz Beida?

Goz Beida has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches.

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