It extends from the Niger Delta of the Niger river in the north till Cape Lopez in Gabon.

The city lies close to Cape Lopez, the westernmost point in Gabon.

It is between Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia.

February 10 - Bartholomew Roberts, who reportedly robbed 470 vessels in his career, killed in action off Cape López.

The Battle of Cape Lopez was fought in early 1722 during the Golden Age of Piracy.

Ogle then patiently sailed back to Cape Lopez where he arrived five days later on February 10, 1722.

It extends from the river delta of the Niger in the north until it reaches Cape Lopez in Gabon.

In November and December the pirates careened their ships and relaxed at Cape Lopez and the island of Annobon.

On 10 February, the Swallow returned to Cape Lopez and found the Royal Fortune still there.

Oil from the northwest is channeled by pipeline to Cape Lopez, where there are loading facilities for export.