Louvakou | |
|---|---|
 Louvakou District in the region | |
| Country |  Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Niari Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,069 sq mi (2,769 km2) |
| Population (2023 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 209,889 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT +1) |
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| Cuvette | ||
| Cuvette-Ouest | ||
| Kouilou | ||
| Lékoumou | ||
| Likouala | ||
| Niari | ||
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| Pointe-Noire | ||
| Pool | ||
| Sangha | ||
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