Republic of the Congo, by region
Select a region on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
4 facilities
| Commissariat de Mfilou | Prison | ZanagaBrazzaville |
| Maison d'arrêt | Remand prison | GambomaPointe-Noire |
| Maison d'Arrêt | Remand prison | ZanagaBrazzaville |
| Maison d'Arrêt | Remand prison | AbalaNiari |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does the Republic of the Congo have?
The atlas lists 4 prisons, jails and detention centres in the Republic of the Congo, including 3 remand prisons and 1 prison.
Which police agencies serve the Republic of the Congo?
75 police units are listed for the Republic of the Congo: 55 police stations and 20 gendarmerie units.
Can I look up a prisoner in the Republic of the Congo?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in the Republic of the Congo. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which region has the most facilities?
Brazzaville, with 2 prisons and jails and 20 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in the Republic of the Congo?
The atlas lists 3 remand prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for the Republic of the Congo organised?
The atlas files the Republic of the Congo by region, following official administrative boundaries; 9 regions currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the region where it is located; Brazzaville is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in the Republic of the Congo?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 75 police units here. Open a region to see the units in each area.