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Brazzaville overview
Brazzaville (orange) and the other large cities of Republic of the Congo
Brazzaville lies in Republic of the Congo at 4.27°S, 15.28°E, about 284 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Republic of the Congo: the next largest cities are Pointe-Noire (1,032,000), Dolisie (121,000), Nkayi (103,000). Together, the three largest cities hold 46.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Mouyondzi, about 153 km away, followed by Loutété (159 km).
Republic of the Congo as a whole has a live population of 6,683,762 (+2.3% a year) and ranks #112 of 238 countries — see the Republic of the Congo population page for the full statistics and the Republic of the Congo atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Brazzaville
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mouyondzi Bouenza | 153 km | 18,321 |
| Loutété Bouenza | 159 km | 27,726 |
| Bouansa Bouenza | 169 km | 27,512 |
Largest cities in Republic of the Congo
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BrazzavilleCapital | Brazzaville | 1,982,000 |
| 2 | Pointe-Noire | Pointe-Noire | 1,032,000 |
| 3 | Dolisie | Niari | 121,000 |
| 4 | Nkayi | Bouenza | 103,000 |
| 5 | Kayes | Bouenza | 58,737 |
| 6 | Impfondo | Likouala | 48,939 |
| 7 | Ouesso | Sangha | 40,667 |
| 8 | Owando | Cuvette | 35,698 |
| 9 | Sibiti | Lékoumou | 33,122 |
| 10 | Loutété | Bouenza | 27,726 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brazzaville?
Brazzaville has about 1,982,000 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Brazzaville the capital of Republic of the Congo?
Yes — Brazzaville is the national capital of Republic of the Congo.
How big is Brazzaville compared with the rest of Republic of the Congo?
Its 1,982,000 residents are 29.7% of the 6,683,762 people living in Republic of the Congo today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Brazzaville?
In Republic of the Congo, at latitude -4.27 and longitude 15.28, 284 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Mouyondzi (153 km), Loutété (159 km), Bouansa (169 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Brazzaville Population 2026 — Republic of the Congo. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/republic-of-the-congo/brazzaville/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/republic-of-the-congo/brazzaville/">Brazzaville Population 2026 — Republic of the Congo</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.