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Pointe-Noire overview
Pointe-Noire (orange) and the other large cities of Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire lies in Republic of the Congo at 4.78°S, 11.86°E, about 12 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Brazzaville (1,982,000) and larger than Dolisie (121,000). The largest city in Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville with 1,982,000 people; the capital, Brazzaville, has 1,982,000.
The national capital, Brazzaville, is about 383 km away; the nearest large city is Dolisie, 110 km from Pointe-Noire.
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 Pointe-Noire
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dolisie Niari | 110 km | 121,000 |
| Loudima Bouenza | 152 km | 20,391 |
| Kayes Bouenza | 170 km | 58,737 |
| Nkayi Bouenza | 171 km | 103,000 |
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 Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire has about 1,032,000 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pointe-Noire the capital of Republic of the Congo?
No. The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville (1,982,000 people), about 383 km away. Pointe-Noire is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Pointe-Noire compared with the rest of Republic of the Congo?
Its 1,032,000 residents are 15.4% of the 6,683,762 people living in Republic of the Congo today. Brazzaville is larger with 1,982,000 people.
Where is Pointe-Noire?
In Republic of the Congo, at latitude -4.78 and longitude 11.86, 12 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Dolisie (110 km), Loudima (152 km), Kayes (170 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pointe-Noire Population 2026 — Republic of the Congo. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/republic-of-the-congo/pointe-noire/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/republic-of-the-congo/pointe-noire/">Pointe-Noire 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.
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