African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso Hauts-Bassins
Location
11.18, -4.30Second largest city, center of Bobo culture and traditions, cultural capital.
Economic Role
Cultural center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub, tourism.
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso Centre
Location
12.37, -1.52Capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, center of Mossi culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso Nord
Location
13.58, -2.42Northern major city, center of Mossi culture and traditional administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Arbinda
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.22, -0.92Northern city, center of local culture and pastoral activities.
Economic Role
Pastoral center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bittou
Burkina Faso Centre-Est
Location
11.05, 0.70Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bogandé
Burkina Faso Est
Location
12.97, 0.15Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Boussé
Burkina Faso Plateau-Central
Location
12.67, -2.07Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Dédougou
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.47, -3.47Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Djibo
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.10, -1.63Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Dori
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.03, -0.05Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Fada N'Gourma
Burkina Faso Est
Location
12.05, 0.37Eastern city, center of Gourmantché culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gaoua
Burkina Faso Sud-Ouest
Location
10.32, -3.18Southwestern city, center of Lobi culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.43, -0.23Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaya
Burkina Faso Centre-Nord
Location
13.08, -1.08Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Kongoussi
Burkina Faso Centre-Nord
Location
13.33, -1.53Central city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Koudougou
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
12.25, -2.37Third largest city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Koupéla
Burkina Faso Centre-Est
Location
12.18, -0.35Eastern city, center of Mossi culture and traditional administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Leo
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
11.10, -2.10Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Manga
Burkina Faso Centre-Sud
Location
11.67, -1.07Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Nouna
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.73, -3.87Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Pô
Burkina Faso Centre-Sud
Location
11.17, -1.15Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.