Due to its proximity to Sudan, Goz Beïda holds a geographically strategic location, both for cross-border trade and as a transit point during regional crises, frequently receiving an influx of refugees from the neighboring country.

[7][8] One example is the Djabel camp, located 4 km from the town center, managed by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

[2][9][10] In addition to the challenges of supporting refugees, Goz Beïda was targeted in attacks between 2006 and 2008 by the Union of Forces for Democracy, a Chadian rebel group active during that period that aimed to overthrow then-President Idriss Déby.

[16] Goz Beïda is strategically located in a flat area, surrounded by five mountains and with a vast green zone that sustains rich fauna and flora.

[17] These informal settlements often face infrastructure problems, such as lack of planning, instability, and security, and may be located in risky areas, such as sandy or rocky terrain (dolomites and sand dunes).

[18] The town also serves as a starting point for those wishing to explore the nearby Goz Beïda National Park, an important site for wildlife observation, including zebras, lions, leopards, elephants, wild boars, rhinos, and a wide variety of birds and other animals.

[15] The park covers approximately 3,000 square kilometers and, although it has been affected by conflicts, poaching, and other atrocities, it remains a refuge for rare and endangered species.

[6] Furthermore, the population increase has created challenges in essential areas such as potable water, electricity, stormwater drainage, public transport, and social infrastructure.