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Bongor score: 65/100 (Elevated) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Bongor safe? Chad travel risk

Is Bongor safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026

Bongor scores 65/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Chad Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 28 Apr 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 6 Aug 2026); Canada says: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Bongor scores 65/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Chad (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Bongor: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.

Driven by: The US State Department advises against all travel here, so the score is held at 65 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 3.

A score of 65 is higher than the scores of 88% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Chad travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Local Geographic Profile

Positioned at 10.2806° N, 15.3722° E in Mayo-Kebbi-Est, Bongor features an altitude of 332 m. The settlement is located 206.0 km N from N’Djamena.

Region
Mayo-Kebbi-Est
Coordinates
10.2806° N, 15.3722° E
Elevation
332 m
Time Zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Population
30,518
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Abuja (875.2 km W).

Emergency & Transport Infrastructure

Aviation Hub Salak Airport (MVR) 123.4 km W

Surrounding Localities in Chad

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Chad travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Chad entry requirements.

Nearby Destinations with Scored Guides

Kalfou 10
48.0 km W
Fianga 15
48.1 km SSW
Maga 15
79.4 km NW
Bogo 10
97.6 km WNW
Kaelé 15
102.9 km WSW
Kelo 10
118.1 km SSE

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Sources: SimpleMaps, GeoNames, OSM contributors, OurAirports, Open-Meteo, GDACS, USGS · Data desk · Sources · Editorial Policy