Castles & Forts in Chad map & data
There are 24 castles and forts mapped in Chad, spread over 9 regions. The most are in Tibesti (12), Mayo-Kebbi Ouest (3) and Wadi Fira (2) - Tibesti alone holds 50% of them. 46% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Ancien Fort de Zouar, Sultanat de Dar Zakhawa and Ali Hafis.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tibesti | 12 | 50% |
| Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | 3 | 13% |
| Wadi Fira | 2 | 8.3% |
| N'Djamena Region | 2 | 8.3% |
| Salamat | 1 | 4.2% |
| Guéra | 1 | 4.2% |
| Kanem | 1 | 4.2% |
| Chari-Baguirmi | 1 | 4.2% |
| Tandjilé | 1 | 4.2% |
Notable castles and forts in Chad
- Ancien Fort de ZouarTibesti · fort
- Sultanat de Dar ZakhawaWadi Fira · castle
- Ali HafisSalamat · castle
- Palais du Chef de cantonGuéra · castle
- Palais du Sultant du Kanem ูุตุฑ ุณูุทุงู ูุงูู Kanem · castle
- Palais du Chef de Canton ElfasChari-Baguirmi · castle
- Palais Royal de GuetalletMayo-Kebbi Ouest · castle
- Colonial CastleTandjilé · castle
- EMATN'Djamena Region · castle
- chateauMayo-Kebbi Ouest · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Chad?
This layer holds 24 castles and forts in Chad, the most of them in Tibesti. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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