Salal, Chad
Barh el Gazel · Chad
Salal is a small city in Barh el Gazel, Chad with a population of 16,075. Elevation: 886 ft (270 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Salal
Salal is a town in Chad, lying 380 kilometres (240 mi) north of N'Djamena on the road to Faya-Largeau. Salal is the second largest city after Moussoro in Bahr el Gazel Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,075 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8439°, 17.2254° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Country | 🇹🇩 Chad |
| State / Province | Barh el Gazel |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salal
Salal is a small city in Chad (Barh el Gazel) with a population of 16,075. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ndjamena.
Climate in Salal
Salal has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.8°C), the coldest is Jan (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 310 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.5°F |
| 55% above Chad avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 309.5 sq mi (801.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8439°N, 17.2254°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Ndjamena |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Salal has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 72°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Salal
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salal Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salal
What is the population of Salal?
Salal has a population of 16,075 residents and is located in Chad. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 309.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salal?
Salal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 5.7 inches.
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