Kouilou, also known as Kwilu or Kuilu, is one of the most significant administrative regions in the Republic of the Congo. Stretching along the country’s coastline, the department is celebrated for its historical, cultural, and geographical importance.
Geography and Location
Kouilou covers an area of 13,650 square kilometers. As of early 2023, the department was home to approximately 97,362 residents, making it a region with a low population density compared to its size.
- Borders:
- National Borders: Niari Department and the commune of Pointe-Noire.
- International Borders: Gabon to the northwest and the Cabinda region of Angola to the south.
- Kouilou-Niari River: The department shares its name with the Kouilou-Niari River, a key geographical feature that influences its ecosystem and serves as a natural resource.
The Districts /Municipalities in Kouilou department of Congo are:
- Hinda
- Kakamoeka
- Loango
- Madingo-Kayes
- Mvouti
- Nzambi
Loango (District)
Loango (CR)
Loango (Center)
CQ01: Loubou-Lemba
CQ02: Mabindou-Tchilassi Indian Point
CQ03: Vindoulou 1
CQ04: Vindoulou 2
Bas-Kouilou
Diosso
Holl-Moni
Liambou
Matombi
Mengo
Mongo-Tandou
Mpili
Mvilani
Ngondji
Nkoungou
Tchibene
Tchingoli
Tchissanga
Tchikoulou (formerly Tchitanga)
Mboulouvoka
Hinda (District)
Hinda CU
CQ01: SIC
CQ02: Tchindjili
CQ03: Tchiloumbou-Liambo
Hinda CR
Bambala
Bondi (Bondi)
Localities
Kondi-Mbaka
Loeme-Nangama
Makola
Mboubissi
Mboukou
Ndembouanou
Ntandou-Milomba
Ntombo-Pont
Ntoto-Siala
Siala
Tchicanou
Tchikatanga
Tchiniambi-Loeme
Tchissoko
Tchitondi
Tchivoula
Tchibanda
Madingo-Kayes (District)
Madingo-Kayes (CU)
CQ01: Kayes-Post
CQ02: Sainte-Marie
Madingo-Kayes (CR)
Bas-kouilou
Bellelo
Bioko
Bivela
Cotovindou
Ikalou
Kaboune
Kanga Tchizondji
KM4
Konongo
Kouani
Localities
Koubotchi
Koutou
Longo Bondi
Loukouala
Manenga
Mbamba
Mbena
Mboukou-Massi
Mbouyou
Mongo Bissafi
Ngoma Tchilounga
Ngoundou-Makanda
Nkola
Sintou-Nkola
Tandou-Youmbi
Tchiessa
Tchionzo
Tchisseka
Tchizalamou
Wollo
Yanga
Yanika
Youbi
Youngou
Mvouti (District)
Mvouti (CU)
CQ01: The post office
CQ02: The station
CQ03: Massamvou
Mvouti (CR)
Banga
Bilala
Bilinga
Localities
Dimonika
Doumanga
Kimpessi
Koulila
Les Saras
Louvenza
Makaba
Malele
Malemba
Massabi
Mfoubou
Mvoungouti
Nemba
Nkougni
Ntaka Kipessi
Nzombo
Pounga
Chivala
Tsessi
Tsoumbou
Yanga
Missafou (Kouilou)
Dibindou
Ncesse
Pilikondi
Kissila
Komi quarry
Cacao
Mongo-Loudima
Kakamoeka (District)
Kakamoeka (CR)
Kakamoeka (Center)
CQ01: Loulimba
Localities
CQ02: Alice Valette
CQ03: Central
Bada
Bissindji
Boungolo
Doumanga III
Kamba
Kinanga
Loaka
Louba-Sable
Loukoulou
Louvoulou
Magne
Manzi
Mboukou (MAB Camp)
Mfilou
Mindou
Moula
Ndinga
Ngoungui
Sex
Sounda
Tchissafou
Yembo
Zibati
Tombo Marius
Nyali
Massissa
Ngoma na ngoma
Nzambi (District)
Nzambi (CR)
Nzambi (Center)
CQ01: Nzambi Post
Localities
CQ02: Nteta
CQ03: Tchissangou
Bondi
Kondi
Loussala-Noumbi
Mpella (Tchinkoussou)
Mvandji
Ngoumbi
Ntie-tie
Sialivakou
Tandou-Ngoma
Tchibota
Tchilounga
Tsela