Brazzaville
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
People from Brazzaville are called:
Male/General:
Brazzavillois
Pronunciation:
/ˈbræzəvɪl/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, the Italian-French explorer who founded the city.
About Brazzaville
- Capital of the Republic of the Congo on the Congo River.
- Located directly across from Kinshasa, forming one of the closest pairs of capitals in the world.
- Major river port and administrative center of the Congo Republic.
- Important cultural center known for Congolese music and arts.
- Growing economic hub for Central Africa's oil and timber industries.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 2,308,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Republic of the Congo
- Region:
- Central Africa