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, 18.95

Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Laï

Chad Tandjilé

Location
9.40, 16.30

Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Mao

Chad Kanem

Location
14.12, 15.32

Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Massakory

Chad Hadjer-Lamis

Location
12.98, 15.73

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Melfi

Chad Guéra

Location
11.07, 17.93

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Mongo

Chad Guéra

Location
12.18, 18.70

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Moussoro

Chad Kanem

Location
13.63, 16.48

Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Ngama

Chad Guéra

Location
11.32, 18.22

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Oum Hadjer

Chad Batha

Location
13.30, 19.70

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Pala

Chad Mayo-Kebbi Ouest

Location
9.35, 14.92

Western city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Moundou

Chad Logone Occidental

Location
8.57, 16.08

Second largest city, center of cotton industry and agriculture.

Economic Role

Cotton production center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub, local commerce.