African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algeria Bordj Bou Arreridj
Location
36.07, 4.77Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Bou Saâda
Algeria M'Sila
Location
35.20, 4.18Oasis city with traditional crafts and cultural significance.
Economic Role
Traditional crafts, agriculture, tourism.
El Eulma
Algeria Sétif
Location
36.15, 5.68Agricultural town with market significance.
Economic Role
Agriculture, local markets, food processing.
El Oued
Algeria El Oued
Location
33.37, 6.87Oasis city with unique Saharan architecture and culture.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, traditional crafts, oasis farming.
Guelma
Algeria Guelma
Location
36.47, 7.43Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Jijel
Algeria Jijel
Location
36.82, 5.77Coastal city with beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
Economic Role
Fishing, tourism, agriculture, port services.
Khenchela
Algeria Khenchela
Location
35.42, 7.13Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Laghouat
Algeria Laghouat
Location
33.80, 2.87Oasis city with traditional Saharan architecture.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, traditional crafts, tourism.
M'Sila
Algeria M'Sila
Location
35.70, 4.53Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Maghnia
Algeria Tlemcen
Location
34.90, -1.72Border city with trade significance near Morocco.
Economic Role
Trade, agriculture, border commerce.
Mascara
Algeria Mascara
Location
35.40, 0.13Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Messaad
Algeria Djelfa
Location
34.15, 3.50Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Ouargla
Algeria Ouargla
Location
31.95, 5.32Oasis city with oil industry significance and traditional culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, date palm cultivation, traditional crafts.
Relizane
Algeria Relizane
Location
35.75, 0.55Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Saïda
Algeria Saïda
Location
34.83, 0.15Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Souk Ahras
Algeria Souk Ahras
Location
36.28, 7.95Border city with trade significance near Tunisia.
Economic Role
Trade, agriculture, border commerce.
Tizi Ouzou
Algeria Tizi Ouzou
Location
36.72, 4.05Major Berber cultural center in Kabylie region.
Economic Role
Agriculture, traditional crafts, cultural tourism.
Djelfa
Algeria Djelfa
Location
34.67, 3.26Strategic location in central Algeria, agricultural center.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, livestock, food processing.
Béchar
Algeria Béchar
Location
31.62, -2.22Oasis city in the Sahara with mining significance.
Economic Role
Mining, agriculture, oasis farming.