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Bol
City in Lac, Chad
Overview
Bol is a lakeside town in western Chad, serving as a regional hub for trade, fishing, and travel near Lake Chad. With about 11,700 residents, it offers an authentic look at Chadian rural life and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chad
Province
Lac
Population
11,700
Time Zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Coordinates
13.47°, 14.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$498
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
29.2°C
Summer Avg
31.6°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
6.6°C
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
365 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OTC
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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