Laï
Place in Tandjile Region, Chad
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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.
Laï
لادي | |
|---|---|
  Laï Location in Chad | |
| Coordinates: 9°24′0″N 16°18′0″E | |
| Country |  Chad |
| Region | Tandjile Region |
| Department | Tandjile Est |
| Sub-Prefecture | Laï |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 20 428 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
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
