LOANGO, a city, capital of the above kingdom, situated about a league from the sea, in a large and fertile plain. It is about four miles in circuit; but this extent is owing principally to the houses being built in squares, with large spaces between. The streets are long, straight, and kept very clean. The harbour is not deep enough to admit vessels of large tonnage, and its entrance is obstructed by a range of rocks stretching half way across. The coast around the city is recognised by red cliffs, which appear very brilliant when illuminated by the morning rays of the sun. There is some trade here in fine stuffs, manufactured by the inhabitants from leaves. The population is about 15,000. Long. 12. 13. E. Lat. 4. 40. N.