African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kanye
Botswana Southern
Location
-24.98, 25.35Traditional village, center of Bangwaketse culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.
Molepolole
Botswana Kweneng
Location
-24.42, 25.50Largest traditional village, center of Bakwena culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.
Mochudi
Botswana Kgatleng
Location
-24.42, 26.15Traditional village, center of Bakgatla culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.
Francistown
Botswana North-East
Location
-21.17, 27.51Second 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, 28.43Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Ghanzi
Botswana Ghanzi
Location
-21.70, 21.65Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Goodhope
Botswana Southern
Location
-25.02, 25.72Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Gumare
Botswana North-West
Location
-19.37, 22.18Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Hukuntsi
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-23.98, 21.75Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Kang
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-23.68, 22.35Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Kasane
Botswana Chobe
Location
-17.82, 25.15Tourism 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, 21.83Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Letlhakeng
Botswana Kweneng
Location
-24.10, 25.03Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Mahalapye
Botswana Central
Location
-23.10, 26.82Major town, center of transportation and regional commerce.
Economic Role
Transportation hub, agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Masunga
Botswana North-East
Location
-20.62, 27.32Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Moshupa
Botswana Southern
Location
-24.77, 25.42Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Palapye
Botswana Central
Location
-22.55, 27.13Major 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, 25.87Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Sefhare
Botswana Central
Location
-22.18, 27.47Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Shakawe
Botswana North-West
Location
-18.37, 21.85Northern town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Thamaga
Botswana Kweneng
Location
-24.70, 25.53Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.