African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Albreda
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.33, -16.38Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bakau
Gambia Kanifing
Location
13.48, -16.68Coastal town, known for fishing and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Bansang
Gambia Central River
Location
13.43, -14.65Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Barra
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.48, -16.55Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Basse Santa Su
Gambia Upper River
Location
13.32, -14.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Brikama
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.27, -16.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Brufut
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.20, -16.75Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Farafenni
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.57, -15.60Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Gunjur
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.20, -16.75Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Juffureh
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.35, -16.35Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kartong
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.10, -16.75Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Kerewan
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.48, -16.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kerr Batch
Gambia Central River
Location
13.52, -14.90Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kuntaur
Gambia Central River
Location
13.67, -14.88Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lamin
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.35, -16.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Serekunda
Gambia Kanifing
Location
13.44, -16.68Largest city, center of commerce and urban development.
Economic Role
Commercial center, urban hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Soma
Gambia Lower River
Location
13.43, -15.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sukuta
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.40, -16.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tanji
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.25, -16.80Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Wassu
Gambia Central River
Location
13.50, -14.88Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Banjul
Gambia Banjul
Location
13.45, -16.58Capital and largest city of Gambia, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.