Pointe-Noire

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Pointe-Noire

Name

Pointe-Noire

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Pointe-Noire is the second largest city in the Republic of the Congo, situated on a headland between Pointe-Noire Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1883 after a treaty with the Kingdom of Loango, it became a key port city. It serves as the main economic centre of the country and is divided into six urban boroughs.

Statistics

Area

2,134.00 km²

Population

1,420,612

Location