Moundou is a city in the Soudanian region of Chad.

Understand

Moundou is the country's second largest city with about 142,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the southern Logone Occidental prefecture. The city is situated along the Logone River and is mainly populated by - and is the cultural centre of the - N'Gambaye people.

Get in

• 1 Moundou Airport (MQQ ^IATA). As of 2017, there are no scheduled flights but the national flag carrier of Chad, Toumaï Air Tchad, might restart flights if safety concerns are solved. The road between Moundou and the capital N'Djamena is paved.  

See

A colonial building in Moundou.

• 1 Sacred Heart Cathedral (Cathédrale Sacré Coeur de Moundou). The main Catholic church in town. (updated Jan 2021)

Drink

Moundou is home to Gala Brewery, the largest beer producer in Chad, and their products are widely available.

Sleep

Lodging is rudimentary, at best.

• 1 Centre d'Accueil La Fraternité (In Guelkoura neighboorhood), ☏ +235 66 731645. One of the few auberges that offer rooms with both WC and shower. (updated Jan 2017)