Snapshot
Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Population
- 6,228,784
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Calling code
- +242
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Congo
Explore Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Dolisie. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency XAFTime in Brazzaville 03:21UTC+01:00Country codes CG / COG
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6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge
Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral
Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
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Djoué River
Djoué River is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Nabemba Tower
Nabemba Tower is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Brazzaville
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BZV
An arrival option for Brazzaville
Maya-Maya International Airport
3.7 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at BZV
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BZV airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 3.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | PNR | 381.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Maya-Maya International Airport
Brazzaville · FCBB
Elevation1048 ft
Coordinates-4.2517, 15.253
Runways
05 / 23
10827 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
BRAZZAVILLE CON121.1 MHz
BRAZZAVILLE INFO549.3 MHz
BRAZZAVILLE TWR121.1 MHz
Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport
Pointe Noire · FCPP
Elevation55 ft
Coordinates-4.81603, 11.8866
Runways
17 / 35
8530 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
A/G549.3 MHz
APP118.3 MHz
TWR124.3 MHz
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Getting around Brazzaville
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Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge
Directions ↗Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville
Directions ↗Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral
Directions ↗Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Directions ↗National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Djoué River
Directions ↗Djoué River is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nabemba Tower
Directions ↗Nabemba Tower is one option for your time in Brazzaville. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Brazzaville
2,145,783 residents
JAN
26 °C
FEB
26 °C
MAR
26 °C
APR
26 °C
MAY
26 °C
JUN
25 °C
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