Pointe-Noire

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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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