Pointe-Noire - ClearSpot score: 100%
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About this place: Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire (French pronunciation: ; Kongo: Njinji, French: Ndjindji with the letter d following French spelling standards) is the second largest city in the Republic of the Congo (behind the capital of Brazzaville), with a population of 1,420,612 inhabitants in 2023. It is also an autonomous department and a commune since the 2002 constitution; before this date it was the capital of the Kouilou region (now a separate department). It is situated on a headland between Pointe-Noire Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Pointe-Noire is the main economic centre of the country. It is located near the border with Angola.
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Key facts: Pointe-Noire
- ClearSpot score: 100% (all clear)
- Country: Republic of the Congo
- Population: 1,032,000
- Main environmental signal: mixed signals
- Wind turbines nearby: None documented within default radius
- Data last updated:
ClearSpot score
100%
Environmental indicators for Pointe-Noire suggest a low-pressure profile at default sensitivity settings - a useful baseline for anyone considering spending time here.
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Environmental indicators
| Module | Score | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| Wind turbines | 0% | No wind turbines are documented within the ClearSpot database near Pointe-Noire at default sensitivity radius. |
| Pollen | 0% | Pollen data shows no documented allergenic species exceeding default alert thresholds in this reference period. |
| Air quality | 0% | No air quality pressure detected within default ClearSpot thresholds for this location. |
| Noise | 0% | Noise mapping shows no significant pressure from motorways, railways, or airports within the default sensitivity radius. |
| Light pollution | 0% | Night-sky radiance registers no documented pressure - this area scores within the darker end of ClearSpot's light pollution range. |
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FAQ - Pointe-Noire
Is this place healthy to live?
Based on ClearSpot's environmental model, Pointe-Noire achieves 100%. No significant environmental pressure detected. Higher scores indicate less documented environmental pressure at default thresholds - the live map lets you fine-tune this assessment to your own sensitivities.
What is air quality like here?
According to ClearSpot's air quality model, Pointe-Noire scores 0% burden. This reflects averaged pollutant readings for the area rather than a specific street-level measurement. No documented exceedance of WHO 2021 guidelines was detected in the reference period. For a real-time reading, use the live map.
Are there wind turbines nearby?
Wind turbine data for Pointe-Noire: documents no wind turbines. At default ClearSpot thresholds (1.5 km sensitivity radius), the pressure score is 0%. You can adjust this radius on the live map to reflect your own sensitivity level.
How noisy is it?
The noise pressure score for Pointe-Noire is 0% on ClearSpot's scale. Strategic noise mapping data from the EEA and open transport infrastructure form the basis of this score. No major strategic noise sources are mapped within the default sensitivity radius.
Pointe-Noire - Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire ranks 1st out of 57 scored cities in Republic of the Congo on ClearSpot. It currently leads the national ranking.
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