Laï
Place in Tandjile Region, Chad
Laï لادي | |
|---|---|
| 9°24′0″N 16°18′0″E / 9.40000°N 16.30000°E / 9.40000; 16.30000 | |
| Country |  Chad |
| Region | Tandjile Region |
| Department | Tandjile Est |
| Sub-Prefecture | Laï |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 20 428 |
| 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
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
| Year | Population[1] |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 272 |
| 2008 | 20 428 |
Notable people
- Ahmat Acyl, militia leader during the Chadian Civil War
References
- ^ World Gazetteer: Chad
9°24′N 16°18′E / 9.400°N 16.300°E / 9.400; 16.300
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