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Pointe-Noire

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Location & Surroundings

Pointe-Noire is a first-order administrative division in Republic of the Congo with 715,334 inhabitants, at 16 m elevation. The national capital Brazzaville is about 380 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pointe Noire Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Pointe-Noire Department · Ndindi

Overview

Pointe-Noire Department is FR département de la République du Congo.

It is located in Republic of the Congo.

The elevation is around 16 metre.

Also known as: FR Pointe-Noire

Basic Data

  • Country Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Republic of the Congo
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 47' 25" S, 11° 52' 34" E
  • Elevation DEM: 16 m
  • Timezone Africa/Brazzaville
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 715,334
  • Pop. Density 6,017 p/km²
  • Built-up 54.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XAF)
  • Phone Prefix +242

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Alternate Names

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Pointe-Noire Department
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Ndindi

Weather in Pointe-Noire

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointe-Noire, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.

Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.6 2.8 208 87 1,013.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.7 2.0 237 88 1,014.5 0.14 / 0.14 100 4.3 n/a
12h 24.7 4.0 247 77 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.06 59 398.6 n/a
18h 22.6 2.0 247 84 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 11 355.8 n/a
Tomorrow 21.9 3.4 283 88 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 22.1 2.4 243 88 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 8.6 n/a
36h 24.5 4.1 259 74 1,012.9 0.06 / 0.06 100 522.6 n/a
42h 22.4 3.0 250 84 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 282.3 n/a
Monday 21.5 2.2 269 88 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 21.7 1.9 245 88 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 70 10.3 n/a
60h 25.1 3.7 243 69 1,013.3 0.10 / 0.10 100 465.9 n/a
66h 22.3 3.2 256 82 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 34 368.9 n/a
Tuesday 21.5 2.6 285 87 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointe-Noire?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pointe-Noire today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Pointe-Noire?
Local time is 11:17. Time zone: Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Pointe-Noire?
Population about 715,334.
What is the elevation of Pointe-Noire?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Pointe-Noire located?
It is at -4.79029, 11.87622 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe-Noire in?
It is in Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2019-01-10
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