Niari Department’s administrative divisions reflect a balance between urban growth and rural development. Each district and commune plays a unique role in fostering economic activities, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable development in the Republic of the Congo.

District/Municipality	Borough	Urban Community	Neighborhood	Village
Banda	0	0	9	24
Divenie	0	1	7	39
Dolisie (Commune)	2	0	28	0
Kibangou	0	1	6	37
Kimongo	0	1	10	56
Londela-Kayes	0	0	2	57
Louvakou	0	0	2	83
Makabana	0	1	8	16
Mayoko	0	0	4	17
Mbinda	0	1	8	3
Mossendjo (Commune)	2	0	10	0
Moungoundou-North	0	0	2	8
Moungoundou-South	0	0	3	11
Moutamba	0	0	4	23
Nyanga	0	0	6	26
Yaya	0	0	3	16
NIARI	4	5	112	416

• Dolisie and Mossendjo: As urban communes, they drive the department’s economy and provide key administrative services.
• Mayoko and Mbinda: Mining hotspots that contribute significantly to national GDP.
• Rural Districts: Banda, Divenie, and others ensure food security and support local traditions.

• Capital: The regional capital is Dolisie, a bustling urban center often considered the gateway to Congo’s western regions.
• Area and Borders:
  • National Borders: Niari is bordered by the departments of Bouenza, Kouilou, and Lékoumou.
  • International Borders: It shares boundaries with Gabon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Cabinda, an exclave of Angola.

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Niari is not only a hub for regional governance but also a center of trade and cross-border interaction due to its location. Its capital, Dolisie, is the third-largest city in the Republic of the Congo, making it an economic powerhouse for the departmen