Mongo مونقو |
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Location in Chad | |
Coordinates: 12°10′58″N 18°41′05″E / 12.18278°N 18.68472°ECoordinates: 12°10′58″N 18°41′05″E / 12.18278°N 18.68472°E | |
Country | Chad |
Region | Guéra Region |
Department | Guéra Department |
Sub-Prefecture | Mongo |
Elevation | 404 m (1,325 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 40,233 |
Time zone | +1 |
Mongo (Arabic: مونقو, Mūnqū) is a city in Chad, the capital of the region of Guéra. It lies 252.2 miles (406 km) by road east of the capital N'Djamena. It is served by Mongo Airport.
On 11 April 2006, rebels of the United Front for Democratic Change (FUC) took the central city.