Moundou
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The UK Foreign Office currently advises against travel to all or parts of Chad. This guide is for a safer time. Check the latest travel advice.
At a glance
- Country
- Chad
- Region
- Logone Occidental
- Population
- 140,000
- Best time to go
- November to February
- Main airport
- None with regular flights — nearest is N'Djamena International (NDJ)
- Coordinates
- 8.57°N, 16.08°E
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Overview
Moundou is Chad's second city, an industrial and market town on the banks of the Logone river in the green, fertile south. It is known for its brewery, its cotton trade and a busier, more humid feel than the desert north.
Chad has faced long periods of insecurity, so this guide is written for a future, safer time. Moundou has few formal sights, but the river, the markets and the everyday rhythm of southern Chad are its real interest.
Things to see
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Photo: Nasa, Public domain Logone river
The river runs along the edge of town, with fishermen, washing places and riverside gardens on its banks.
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Central market
A large, lively market selling cotton cloth, river fish, grains and produce from the farms around town.
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Photo: Fatakaya, CC BY-SA 4.0 Moundou Cathedral
The Catholic cathedral is a landmark in this largely Christian southern city.
Things to do
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Photo: Nasa, Public domain Riverside walk
Stroll along the Logone in the late afternoon, when the heat eases and the riverbanks come to life.
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Photo: Gerhard Holub, CC BY-SA 4.0 Try local food
Look for grilled river fish, millet dishes and sauces made with okra or peanut at local eateries.
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Photo: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC, Public domain Explore the countryside
Cotton fields, villages and wooded savannah surround the town, very different from Chad's desert north.
Where to stay
Town centre
Close to the market and main roads, with simple hotels and guesthouses.
Hotels in Town centreRiverside
A quieter setting near the Logone, cooler in the evenings.
Hotels in Riverside
Getting around
Moto-taxis are the usual way to get around town. A local driver is advisable for trips further out.
Moundou is a long road journey south from N'Djamena, typically most of a day.
When to go
The dry season from November to February is the most comfortable time. March to May is very hot, and the south's long rainy season runs from around May to October.
Plan your trip to Moundou
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.