Most Dense in Chad

Top 66 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Chad

1 N'Djamena 21 35,212/mi²

2 Moundou 08 623/mi²

3 Abéché 12 453/mi²

4 Sarh 17 442/mi²

5 Kelo 14 263/mi²

6 Am Timan 13 239/mi²

7 Doba 09 225/mi²

8 Pala 20 225/mi²

9 Bongor 16 203/mi²

10 Goz Beida 25 189/mi²

11 Mongo 05 173/mi²

12 Koumra 19 172/mi²

13 Bol 07 166/mi²

14 Mao 06 164/mi²

15 Iriba 02 156/mi²

16 Faya-Largeau 23 145/mi²

17 Bitkine 05 134/mi²

18 Massakory 18 129/mi²

19 Bébédja 09 128/mi²

20 Umm Hājar 01 122/mi²

21 Moussoro 22 113/mi²

22 Biltine 02 109/mi²

23 Léré 20 104/mi²

24 Fianga 16 101/mi²

25 Goré 09 98/mi²

26 Amdjarass 27 97/mi²

27 Ati 01 96/mi²

28 Gounou Gaya 16 95/mi²

29 Massaguet 18 91/mi²

30 Laï 14 86/mi²

31 Bokoro 18 84/mi²

32 Guelendeng 16 75/mi²

33 Kyabé 17 73/mi²

34 Mandelia 15 62/mi²

35 Dourbali 15 60/mi²

36 Fada 28 57/mi²

37 Benoy 08 55/mi²

38 Moïssala 19 55/mi²

39 Mboursou Léré 20 55/mi²

40 Bousso 15 53/mi²

41 Mangalmé 05 51/mi²

42 Bédiondo 19 50/mi²

43 Béré 14 49/mi²

44 Ngama 18 42/mi²

45 Baïbokoum 09 42/mi²

46 Melfi 05 42/mi²

47 Beïnamar 08 41/mi²

48 Ngama 15 40/mi²

49 Krim Krim 08 36/mi²

50 Abou Déïa 13 34/mi²

51 Ngouri 08 33/mi²

52 Ounianga Kébir 28 33/mi²

53 Kirdimi 23 31/mi²

54 Bodo 15 31/mi²

55 Abdi 12 30/mi²

56 Béboto 09 30/mi²

57 Adré 12 29/mi²

58 Nokou 06 29/mi²

59 Haraze 13 28/mi²

60 Am Dam 25 25/mi²

61 Yao 01 25/mi²

62 Salal 22 23/mi²

63 Guéréda 02 21/mi²

64 Déressia 14 6/mi²

65 Maro 19 4/mi²

66 Goundi 19 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Chad pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. N'Djamena leads with 35,212 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. N'Djamena has 35,212 people per square mile — that's roughly 55 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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