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Moïssala, Chad

Mandoul · Chad

Moïssala is a small city in Mandoul, Chad with a population of 17,281. Elevation: 1,263 ft (385 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,281 Population 55/sq mi density
1,263 ft Elevation 385 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ndjamena Timezone

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About Moïssala

Moïssala is the capital of Barh Sara, one of the departments of the Mandoul Region in southern Chad.

People

Population17,281
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Population17,281
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Coordinates8.3404°, 17.7663°
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena
Country🇹🇩 Chad
State / ProvinceMandoul
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,032 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moïssala

Moïssala is a small city in Chad (Mandoul) with a population of 17,281. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet (385 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ndjamena.

Climate in Moïssala

Moïssala has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (33.3°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1246 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 16.2° / 40° 0.0
Feb 30.5°C / 87°F 17.7° / 42.5° 0.1
Mar 33.3°C / 92°F 22.2° / 43.9° 11.2
Apr 33.2°C / 92°F 24.1° / 43.6° 22.4
May 30.9°C / 88°F 23.4° / 41.5° 111.8
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 21.9° / 36.5° 165.8
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 21° / 33.1° 300.4
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.3° 301.1
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30.8° 234.0
Oct 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 32.3° 93.6
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 16.6° / 34.5° 5.6
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 16.1° / 37.3° 0.0
Moïssala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,263 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Chad avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Area315.1 sq mi (816.1 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates8.3404°N, 17.7663°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Chad avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Moïssala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Moïssala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Moderne de MOISSALA - - - -
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Hotels in Moïssala

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charité

Airports Near Moïssala

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
8-9 ag field-Small Airport
G1 ag field-Small Airport
Koumra Airport-Small Airport
Usine Sugar Plantation Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moïssala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Trinité

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation
341 m (1,119 ft)

🇹🇩 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Moïssala

What is the population of Moïssala?

Moïssala has a population of 17,281 residents and is located in Chad. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 315.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moïssala?

Moïssala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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