Dolisie

Also known as Loubomo

Dolisie, known as Loubomo (or Lubomo) between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune. It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 178,172 (2023 census).

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Place details

Locality: Dolisie
Region: Niari
Country: Congo
Population: 121,000
Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Dolisie
Settlement.other_name: (Loubomo)
Settlement.pushpin_map: Republic of the Congo
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Republic of the Congo
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Republic of the Congo
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Department
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Niari Department
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Louvakou District
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Commune
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Dolisie
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1934
Settlement.founder: Albert Dolisie
Settlement.area_total_km2: 18.3
Settlement.area_land_km2: 18.3

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Wikidata facts

Population: 117920
Elevation: 332
Image: Dolisie.jpg
Dialing code: 242

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Travel guide

Understand

300px|thumb|City view Dolisie is vibrant, though there are only paved roads in the center of the city. The economy revolves mostly around the logging industry, which is mainly run by Chinese and Malaysian companies. The drop in electric output and frequent power cuts have become a fact of life for residents of Dolisie. There are few travellers in the city. Most of the foreigners are in private vehicles, therefore walking on the street or taking public transport will draw a lot of attention from curious locals.

Get around

You may use local taxis. Unlike the green taxis in Brazzaville, or blue taxis in Pointe-Noire, they can identified by their red color. One trip anywhere in town is 700 FCFA (~US$1.50). However, Dolisie is a relatively small city and most destinations can be reached by foot (take caution at night).

See

L'arbre de Brazza, a giant baobab tree named after Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, located 8 km from downtown Dolisie towards Pointe-Noire. Église Saint Paul

Buy

There are a few general stores run by Mauritanians, where you can buy cheap goods and snacks. The local market is worth taking a look, especially for the fresh fruit and vegetables.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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