Departments of the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo is divided into twelve departments. These departments replaced former regions in 2002:
| Department | Capital | Population
| Area
|
| Kouilou | Hinda | 91,955 | 13,650 |
| Niari | Dolisie | 231,271 | 25,942 |
| Lékoumou | Sibiti | 96,393 | 20,950 |
| Bouenza | Madingou | 309,063 | 12,265 |
| Pool | Kinkala | 236,595 | 33,955 |
| Plateaux | Djambala | 174,591 | 38,400 |
| Cuvette | Owando | 156,044 | 48,250 |
| Cuvette-Ouest | Ewo | 72,999 | 26,600 |
| Sangha | Ouesso | 85,738 | 55,800 |
| Likouala | Impfondo | 154,155 | 66,044 |
| Brazzaville | | 1,373,382 | 100 |
| Pointe-Noire | | 715,335 | 44 |
These regions are subdivided into 86 districts and 7 communes.
