Laï لادي
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
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

Notable people

• Ahmat Acyl, militia leader during the Chadian Civil War

References

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

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