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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

Capital city · Population 2.0M

Brazzaville is the capital and the largest city in Republic of the Congo with a population of approximately 1,982,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 202nd largest city in the world, accounting for 32.27% of Republic of the Congo's total population of 6.1M. Brazzaville is classified as a major city and operates in the Africa/Brazzaville timezone. The average annual temperature is 26.1°C with 1,556 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 284 meters above sea level.

Population

1,982,000

Global Rank

#202

Country Rank

#1

% of Republic of the Congo

32.27%

Avg Temperature

26.1°C

Annual Rainfall

1,556 mm

Elevation

284 m

Timezone

Africa/Brazzaville

Brazzaville on the Map

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Climate in Brazzaville

Brazzaville's warmest month is May and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Nov with 343 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

26°C
Jan
26.4°C
Feb
26.9°C
Mar
26.8°C
Apr
27.5°C
May
25.5°C
Jun
24.9°C
Jul
25.9°C
Aug
26.2°C
Sep
25.9°C
Oct
25.5°C
Nov
25.9°C
Dec
24.9°C27.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

137 mm
Jan
217 mm
Feb
169 mm
Mar
128 mm
Apr
40 mm
May
2 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
3 mm
Aug
95 mm
Sep
213 mm
Oct
343 mm
Nov
209 mm
Dec

Republic of the Congo at a Glance

Country Population

6,142,180

Capital

Brazzaville

Region

Middle Africa

Major Cities

4

GDP per Capita

$2,482

Life Expectancy

65.8 years

Urban Population

63.9%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Republic of the Congo

Pointe-Noire
1.0M
Dolisie
121K
Nkayi
103K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Brazzaville with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Brazzaville by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Kinshasa16,000,0008 km
Masina485,16718 km
Inkisi115,31799 km
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773120 km
Nkayi103,000222 km
Mbanza Kongo148,000251 km
Bandundu Province202,904256 km
Matadi425,662267 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brazzaville?

The population of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo is approximately 1,982,000 people, making it the 202nd largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Republic of the Congo.

Is Brazzaville the capital of Republic of the Congo?

Yes, Brazzaville is the capital of Republic of the Congo.

What is the climate like in Brazzaville?

Brazzaville has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C and receives 1,556 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is Jul.

What timezone is Brazzaville in?

Brazzaville is in the Africa/Brazzaville timezone.