African Cities Timeline

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

Kanye

Botswana Southern

Location
-24.98, 25.35

Traditional village, center of Bangwaketse culture and traditions.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.

Molepolole

Botswana Kweneng

Location
-24.42, 25.50

Largest traditional village, center of Bakwena culture and traditions.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.

Mochudi

Botswana Kgatleng

Location
-24.42, 26.15

Traditional village, center of Bakgatla culture and traditions.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.

Francistown

Botswana North-East

Location
-21.17, 27.51

Second largest city, center of mining industry and regional commerce.

Economic Role

Mining center, transportation hub, regional trade, industrial services.

Bobonong

Botswana Central

Location
-22.00, 28.43

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Ghanzi

Botswana Ghanzi

Location
-21.70, 21.65

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Goodhope

Botswana Southern

Location
-25.02, 25.72

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Gumare

Botswana North-West

Location
-19.37, 22.18

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Hukuntsi

Botswana Kgalagadi

Location
-23.98, 21.75

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Kang

Botswana Kgalagadi

Location
-23.68, 22.35

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Kasane

Botswana Chobe

Location
-17.82, 25.15

Tourism town, gateway to Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.

Economic Role

Tourism hub, wildlife conservation, hospitality services, regional commerce.

Kgalagadi

Botswana Kgalagadi

Location
-24.00, 21.83

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Letlhakeng

Botswana Kweneng

Location
-24.10, 25.03

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Mahalapye

Botswana Central

Location
-23.10, 26.82

Major town, center of transportation and regional commerce.

Economic Role

Transportation hub, agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Masunga

Botswana North-East

Location
-20.62, 27.32

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Moshupa

Botswana Southern

Location
-24.77, 25.42

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Palapye

Botswana Central

Location
-22.55, 27.13

Major town, center of coal mining and power generation.

Economic Role

Coal mining center, power generation, industrial services, regional commerce.

Ramotswa

Botswana South-East

Location
-24.72, 25.87

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Sefhare

Botswana Central

Location
-22.18, 27.47

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Shakawe

Botswana North-West

Location
-18.37, 21.85

Northern town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.

Thamaga

Botswana Kweneng

Location
-24.70, 25.53

Small town, center of local community and agriculture.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.