African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Cidade Velha
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
14.92, -23.60Historic city, first European settlement in the tropics, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Tourism, cultural heritage, historical significance, local commerce.
Furna
Cabo Verde Brava
Location
14.88, -24.70City on Brava Island, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Mosteiros
Cabo Verde Fogo
Location
14.87, -24.33City on Fogo Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Nossa Senhora do Monte
Cabo Verde Santo Antão
Location
17.13, -25.05City on Santo Antão Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Nova Sintra
Cabo Verde Brava
Location
14.87, -24.72City on Brava Island, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Paul
Cabo Verde Santo Antão
Location
17.17, -25.02City on Santo Antão Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Ponta do Sol
Cabo Verde Santo Antão
Location
17.20, -25.10City on Santo Antão Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Porto Novo
Cabo Verde Santo Antão
Location
17.02, -25.07City on Santo Antão Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Preguiça
Cabo Verde São Nicolau
Location
16.62, -24.27City on São Nicolau Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Ribeira Brava
Cabo Verde São Nicolau
Location
16.62, -24.30City on São Nicolau Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Ribeira Grande
Cabo Verde Santo Antão
Location
17.18, -25.07City on Santo Antão Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Sal Rei
Cabo Verde Boa Vista
Location
16.18, -22.92City on Boa Vista Island, center of tourism and local commerce.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, local commerce, regional trade.
São Filipe
Cabo Verde Fogo
Location
14.90, -24.50Historic city on Fogo Island, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local commerce.
Vila do Maio
Cabo Verde Maio
Location
15.13, -23.22City on Maio Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Vila Nova Sintra
Cabo Verde Brava
Location
14.87, -24.72City on Brava Island, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Praia
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
14.92, -23.51Capital and largest city of Cabo Verde, center of government and commerce.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, port city, financial center, regional trade hub.
Mindelo
Cabo Verde São Vicente
Location
16.89, -24.98Cultural capital of Cabo Verde, center of music and arts.
Economic Role
Cultural center, port city, tourism hub, entertainment industry.
Assomada
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.10, -23.68Major city on Santiago Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
João Teves
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.10, -23.65Small town on Santiago Island, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local commerce, regional trade.
Pedra Badejo
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.13, -23.53City on Santiago Island, center of fishing and agriculture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, agricultural center, local commerce.
Tarrafal
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.27, -23.77City on Santiago Island, center of fishing and local commerce.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, local commerce, regional trade.