African Cities Timeline

Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises

Belas

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.90, 13.20

Suburb of Luanda, center of residential and commercial development.

Economic Role

Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.

Cacuaco

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.78, 13.42

Suburb of Luanda, center of port and industrial activities.

Economic Role

Port services, industrial center, logistics hub.

Caxito

Angola Bengo

Location
-8.58, 13.66

Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.

Cazenga

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.92, 13.25

Suburb of Luanda, center of urban development and commerce.

Economic Role

Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.

N'Giva

Angola Zaire

Location
-6.25, 14.25

Small city, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Viana

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.83, 13.33

Suburb of Luanda, center of industrial development and commerce.

Economic Role

Industrial center, manufacturing, suburban commerce.

Talatona

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.90, 13.10

New planned city, center of modern urban development and business.

Economic Role

Business district, commercial services, modern infrastructure.

Kilamba

Angola Luanda

Location
-8.95, 13.15

New planned city, center of modern urban development.

Economic Role

Residential development, commercial services, modern infrastructure.