Laï

Coordinates: 9°24′N 16°18′E / 9.400°N 16.300°E / 9.400; 16.300
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Laï
لادي
Laï is located in Chad
Laï
Laï
Location in Chad
Coordinates: 9°24′0″N 16°18′0″E / 9.40000°N 16.30000°E / 9.40000; 16.30000
Country Chad
RegionTandjile Region
DepartmentTandjile Est
Sub-PrefectureLaï
Population
 (2008)
 • Total20 428
Time zone+1

Laï (Arabic: لادي) is a city in Chad. It lies on the Logone River and is the capital of the region of Tandjilé. The town is served by Laï Airport.

History[edit]

This city is notable for the Battle of Lai during World War I; in August 1914 the city was occupied by the German army until it was liberated by the French in September.

Demographics[edit]

Year Population[1]
1993 14 272
2008 20 428

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

9°24′N 16°18′E / 9.400°N 16.300°E / 9.400; 16.300