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Mao, Kanem, Chad – Chad Flag

Current Date And Time In Mao, Chad

Thursday, 20 August 2026
01:28:42 WAT
State: Kanem
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 50,681

🌎 Mao, Kanem, Chad – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mao, a city in Kanem, Chad in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mao — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Mao, Kanem Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMao
StateKanem
CountryChad
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population50,681
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Kanem#1 of 4 cities with population data
Currency
NameCentral African CFA Franc
Code ISO-4217XAF
SymbolFr
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+235
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.td
Elevation
In Meter350
In Feet1,148
GPS Coordinates
Latitude14.12
Longitude15.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.123° N 15.312° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 7' 22" N 15° 18' 43" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 7.37' N 15° 18.71' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryBlangwa, Cameroon (171 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:44 AM
Sunset🌅 06:19 PM
Day Length12h 34m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Ndjamena

Mao – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Mao, Kanem

Mao is a city situated in Kanem, Chad, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Mao as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kanem

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Mao

The latitude and longitude of Mao pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 350 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mao on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Mao

Mao runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Mao

Payments and pricing in Mao run on Central African CFA Franc (XAF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mao exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Mao

To ring a number in Mao from outside Chad, dial +235 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mao and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Mao's Standing Within Kanem

By recorded population, Mao ranks #1 of 4 cities in Kanem. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kanem market. › Cities near Mao

📊 How This Mao Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Mao into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Mao to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kanem market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Mao. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Mao

👥 What is the population of Mao?

Mao has a recorded population of approximately 50,681 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Kanem. Browse more cities in Kanem for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Mao in?

Mao is part of Kanem in Chad. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Mao in?

Mao keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 06:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Mao?

Businesses and shops in Mao price in Central African CFA franc (XAF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Mao currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Mao lands you closest to Blangwa, Cameroon, about 171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mao sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.