African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Tonota
Botswana Central
Location
-21.48, 27.48Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Tsabong
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-26.02, 22.40Southern town, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets, regional commerce.
Tshabong
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-26.02, 22.40Small town, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets, regional commerce.
Tutume
Botswana Central
Location
-20.48, 27.03Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Lobatse
Botswana South-East
Location
-25.22, 25.67Border town, center of meat processing and regional commerce.
Economic Role
Meat processing center, border trade, industrial services, regional commerce.
Serowe
Botswana Central
Location
-22.38, 26.72Historic capital of Bamangwato, center of Tswana culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.
Maun
Botswana North-West
Location
-19.98, 23.42Gateway to Okavango Delta, center of tourism and wildlife conservation.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, wildlife conservation, aviation services, regional commerce.
Gaborone
Botswana South-East
Location
-24.63, 25.92Capital and largest city of Botswana, center of modern development and government.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, financial center, government services, regional trade hub.
Letlhakane
Botswana Central
Location
-21.42, 25.58Diamond mining town, center of diamond mining industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Orapa
Botswana Central
Location
-21.33, 25.37Diamond mining town, center of diamond mining industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Selibe-Phikwe
Botswana Central
Location
-21.97, 27.83Mining town, center of copper and nickel mining industry.
Economic Role
Mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Jwaneng
Botswana Southern
Location
-24.60, 24.72Diamond mining town, center of world's richest diamond mine.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.