Pointe-Noire, Atlantic port city in Republic of Congo.
Pointe-Noire extends along the Atlantic coast with a deep-water harbor that manages maritime trade for the entire Republic of Congo.
The Congo-Ocean Railway construction to Pointe-Noire in 1934 transformed this former fishing village into a major transportation center for Central Africa.
The city combines French colonial architecture with traditional Loango designs, while local markets display regional crafts and marine products.
The Agostinho-Neto International Airport connects Pointe-Noire with direct flights to European and African destinations through multiple carriers.
The offshore petroleum operations near Pointe-Noire generate 90 percent of the Republic of Congo's oil production through multiple drilling platforms.
Location: Pointe-Noire Department
Inception: 1883
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Shares border with: Kouilou Department
Website: https://mairiepointenoire.cg
GPS coordinates: -4.79754,11.85033
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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