What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena
N'Djamena is the capital city and seat of government of Chad, a country in Middle Africa. Chad uses the ISO codes TD and TCD, and its international dialling code is +235. The currency in use is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
For the full profile of Chad, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Chad country page. The country has an estimated population of 21,003,705 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Chad
- Capital: N'Djamena
- Region: Middle Africa
- Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Calling code: +235
- Flag emoji: 🇹🇩
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Is N'Djamena the largest city in Chad?
N'Djamena is the capital of Chad and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in N'Djamena?
N'Djamena, like the rest of Chad, uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.