Mongo is a city in Chad, the capital of the region of Guéra. It lies 252.2 miles (406 km) by road east of the capital N'Djamena. It is served by Mongo Airport. On 11 April 2006, rebels of the United Front for Democratic Change (FUC) took the central city. Coordinates: 12°10′58″N 18°41′05″ECoordinates: 12°10′58″N 18°41′05″E Country Chad Region Guéra Region Department Guéra Department Sub-Prefecture Mongo Elevation 404 m (1,325 ft) Population (2012) • Total 40,233 Time zone +1