Brazzaville_
Middle Africa, Republic of the Congo
Country
Republic of the Congo
Region
Middle Africa
Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.0M
Population
588 km2
Area
46 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
BZV (4km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Brazzaville is a capital city in Republic of the Congo with a population of 2.0M. Internet speeds average 46 Mbps download. The city has 4,016 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Republic of the Congo
Region
Middle Africa
Population
2.0M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Currency
XAF
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
BZV
GPS
-4.27, 15.28
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 46 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
History
Founded in 1880, with 146 years of history
Connections
Brazzaville has 8 sister cities worldwide
Travel
BZV airport just 4 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
4,016 total POIs 6.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
230
Cafes
42
Bars
203
Fast Food
32
Shopping
Supermarkets
88
Convenience
107
Shopping Malls
22
Healthcare
Hospitals
96
Clinics
511
Pharmacies
185
Education
Schools
530
Universities
61
Libraries
16
Recreation
Parks
60
Playgrounds
6
Sports
339
Cinemas
5
Museums
7
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
155
Train Stations
6
Fuel Stations
136
Services
Banks
168
ATMs
53
Post Offices
16
Police
73
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
46 Mbps
Download
14 Mbps
Upload
34ms
Latency
9,866
Tests
4,224
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
25°
J
25°
F
26°
M
26°
A
26°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
26°
S
26°
O
26°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 25.8 C Range: 26.1 - 25.4 C Rain: 1,555 mm/year Sunshine: 3,422 h/year
CITY SCORES
92.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
47.9
Culture
68.9
Overall
AIRPORT
BZV
Maya-Maya International Airport
4 km from center
Very close — ~6 min ride
FUN FACTS
Brazzaville (French pronunciation: [bʁazavil]) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo.
Constituting the financial and administrative centre of the country, it is located on the north side of the Congo River, opposite Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
The population of the capital is estimated to exceed 2.1 million residents, comprising more than a third of the national populace.
During World War II, Brazzaville served as the de facto capital of Free France between 1940 and 1942.
Geography Brazzaville covers a large area to the north of the Congo River, just below the Pool Malebo.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Brazzaville known for?
Brazzaville is a city in Republic of the Congo. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Brazzaville?
Brazzaville has an average download speed of 46 Mbps and upload speed of 14 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Brazzaville?
Brazzaville has an average year-round temperature of approximately 25.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Brazzaville?
Brazzaville is served by BZV (Maya-Maya International Airport), approximately 4 km from the city center.
What is the population of Brazzaville?
The population of Brazzaville is approximately 2.0M.
What infrastructure does Brazzaville have?
Brazzaville has 4,016 mapped points of interest, including 230 restaurants, 96 hospitals, 530 schools.
What country is Brazzaville in?
Brazzaville is located in Republic of the Congo.
