Pointe-Noire

Congo / Kouilou / Pointe Noire /

Pointe-Noire is the second largest city in the Republic of the Congo, and an autonomous Department since 2004. Before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region (now department). It is the main commercial centre of the country and has a population of 663,400 (2005 census). It is situated on a headland between Pointe-Noire Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Coordinates:   4°47'10"S   11°53'40"E