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The town was named after the French colonial administrator Émile Gentil in 1900.

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Port-Gentil

Gabon

Country
Gabon
Population
136.5K
Coordinates
-0.72, 8.78
945th most populous city in the world

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.

From the “History” section

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Port-Gentil's climate is classified as tropical wet and dry (Aw).

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Port-Gentil

Gabon

Country
Gabon
Population
136.5K
Coordinates
-0.72, 8.78
945th most populous city in the world

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.

From the “Climate” section

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The highest recorded temperature in Port-Gentil was 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) on 26 February 2016.

Port-Gentil
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Port-Gentil

Gabon

Country
Gabon
Population
136.5K
Coordinates
-0.72, 8.78
945th most populous city in the world

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.

From the “Climate” section

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Port-Gentil International Airport serves as the main channel of transportation with the world.

Port-Gentil
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Port-Gentil

Gabon

Country
Gabon
Population
136.5K
Coordinates
-0.72, 8.78
945th most populous city in the world

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.

From the “Transportation” section

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Hospitals in Port-Gentil include Clinique Mandji and Clinique du Littoral.

Port-Gentil
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Port-Gentil

Gabon

Country
Gabon
Population
136.5K
Coordinates
-0.72, 8.78
945th most populous city in the world

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.

From the “Healthcare” section

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Photo: Brian Ecton / · Public Domain

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