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Pointe-Noire

Pointe-Noire (1.3 million inhabitants): major city of Congo (Brazzaville), with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Pointe-Noire

CountryCongo (Brazzaville)
Population1.3 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Pointe-Noire?

Pointe-Noire has a metropolitan population of 1.3 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Pointe-Noire located?

Pointe-Noire is in Congo (Brazzaville). It is a major city of Congo (Brazzaville).

What is Pointe-Noire known for?

Pointe-Noire is a major city of Congo (Brazzaville). The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Congo (Brazzaville) factbook for the wider national picture.

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