Mao
Chad
Remote Saharan town in Chad's Kanem region, where sand-floored streets, mud-brick buildings with decorative arched facades, and traditionally dressed locals offer a raw glimpse into desert West African life.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population50,681
- Nearest water from center 11 km7.0 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
21°69°
0mm0.0in
F
24°74°
0mm0.0in
M
28°82°
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A
32°90°
0mm0.0in
M
33°92°
5mm0.2in
J
33°91°
10mm0.4in
J
31°87°
45mm1.8in
A
29°83°
90mm3.5in
S
30°86°
30mm1.1in
O
30°86°
5mm0.1in
N
26°78°
0mm0.0in
D
22°71°
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Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
Mao: quick answers
Where is Mao?
Mao is in Chad.
How do you get to Mao?
The nearest airport is Mao (AMO), about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mao?
The warmest month is May, averaging 33°C92°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C69°F. The wettest month is August, with about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mao?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.