African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
M'Banza Kongo
Angola Zaire
Location
-6.27, 14.25Historic capital of Kongo Kingdom, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Tourism, cultural heritage, agricultural center, regional commerce.
Mbanza-Congo
Angola Zaire
Location
-6.27, 14.25Historic capital of Kongo Kingdom, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Tourism, cultural heritage, agricultural center, regional commerce.
Luanda
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.84, 13.29Capital and largest city of Angola, center of Portuguese colonial heritage and modern Angolan culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, major port city, oil industry hub, financial center.
Benguela
Angola Benguela
Location
-12.58, 13.41Historic port city, center of coastal culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Economic Role
Major port city, fishing industry, tourism, regional commerce.
Soyo
Angola Zaire
Location
-6.13, 12.37Oil industry center, important for Angola's petroleum sector.
Economic Role
Oil industry hub, petroleum processing, port services.
Sumbe
Angola Cuanza Sul
Location
-11.21, 13.84Coastal city, center of fishing and agriculture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, agricultural center, port services.
Namibe
Angola Namibe
Location
-15.20, 12.15Coastal city, center of fishing industry and desert tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, port services, tourism, mining.
Lobito
Angola Benguela
Location
-12.36, 13.54Important port city, center of transportation and logistics.
Economic Role
Major port city, railway terminus, oil exports, logistics hub.
Malanje
Angola Malanje
Location
-9.54, 16.34Provincial capital, center of local administration and culture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Cabinda
Angola Cabinda
Location
-5.55, 12.20Enclave city, center of Cabinda culture and oil industry.
Economic Role
Oil industry center, petroleum exports, regional commerce.
Caconda
Angola Huíla
Location
-14.13, 15.07Small city, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Lubango
Angola Huíla
Location
-14.92, 13.49Major city in southern Angola, center of local culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, manufacturing, educational services, regional trade.
Menongue
Angola Cuando Cubango
Location
-14.66, 17.69Provincial capital, center of local administration and trade.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Ondjiva
Angola Cunene
Location
-17.07, 15.73Provincial capital, center of local administration and trade.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Dundo
Angola Lunda Norte
Location
-7.38, 20.83Diamond mining center, important for Angola's mineral industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining hub, mineral processing, regional commerce.
Huambo
Angola Huambo
Location
-12.78, 15.74Second largest city, center of Ovimbundu culture and traditions, educational hub.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, manufacturing, educational services, regional trade hub.
Cuito
Angola Bié
Location
-12.38, 16.93Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
N'Dalatando
Angola Cuanza Norte
Location
-9.30, 14.92Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Luena
Angola Moxico
Location
-11.78, 19.92Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Uíge
Angola Uíge
Location
-7.60, 15.06Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Saurimo
Angola Lunda Sul
Location
-9.65, 20.40Provincial capital, center of diamond mining industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, regional commerce.