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Faya-Largeau
City in Borkou, Chad
Overview
Faya-Largeau is the largest city in northern Chad, perched on the edge of the Sahara and serving as a vital oasis and commercial center for the Borkou region. The city offers visitors a unique glimpse into Saharan life, local markets, and a gateway to desert adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chad
Province
Borkou
Population
44,011
Time Zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Coordinates
17.93°, 19.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$760
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$80
Cashless
5
English
15
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
34.0°C
Winter Avg
18.5°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
3.8°C
Humidity
19%
Precipitation
12 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FYT
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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