African Cities Timeline

Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises

Koforidua

Ghana Eastern

Location
6.08, -0.25

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Konongo

Ghana Ashanti

Location
6.62, -1.22

Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.

Economic Role

Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.

Nsawam

Ghana Eastern

Location
5.82, -0.35

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Obuasi

Ghana Ashanti

Location
6.20, -1.67

Mining city, center of gold production and industry.

Economic Role

Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.

Prestea

Ghana Western

Location
5.43, -2.15

Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.

Economic Role

Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.

Sekondi-Takoradi

Ghana Western

Location
4.90, -1.77

Twin cities, center of oil industry and port services.

Economic Role

Oil industry, port services, maritime trade, regional commerce.

Sunyani

Ghana Bono

Location
7.33, -2.33

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Tamale

Ghana Northern

Location
9.40, -0.84

Northern capital, center of Dagomba culture and administration.

Economic Role

Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.

Tarkwa

Ghana Western

Location
5.30, -1.98

Mining city, center of gold and manganese production.

Economic Role

Mining industry, mineral production, regional commerce, local trade.

Wa

Ghana Upper West

Location
10.07, -2.50

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Tema

Ghana Greater Accra

Location
5.67, -0.02

Industrial city, center of manufacturing and port services.

Economic Role

Industrial center, port services, manufacturing hub, regional commerce.