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Pala
City in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Chad
Overview
Pala, a regional capital in western Chad, is known for its lively markets, rural landscapes, and relaxed pace of life. With a friendly local community and access to nearby nature, it's a great stop for those looking to explore authentic Chadian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chad
Province
Mayo-Kebbi Ouest
Population
40,202
Time Zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Coordinates
9.36°, 14.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$555
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$115
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
998 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLF
Distance
3 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 50/100.
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