African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kyabé
Chad Moyen-Chari
Location
9.45, 18.95Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Laï
Chad Tandjilé
Location
9.40, 16.30Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Mao
Chad Kanem
Location
14.12, 15.32Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Massakory
Chad Hadjer-Lamis
Location
12.98, 15.73Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Melfi
Chad Guéra
Location
11.07, 17.93Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Mongo
Chad Guéra
Location
12.18, 18.70Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Moussoro
Chad Kanem
Location
13.63, 16.48Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ngama
Chad Guéra
Location
11.32, 18.22Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Oum Hadjer
Chad Batha
Location
13.30, 19.70Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Pala
Chad Mayo-Kebbi Ouest
Location
9.35, 14.92Western city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Moundou
Chad Logone Occidental
Location
8.57, 16.08Second largest city, center of cotton industry and agriculture.
Economic Role
Cotton production center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub, local commerce.