African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Koforidua
Ghana Eastern
Location
6.08, -0.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Konongo
Ghana Ashanti
Location
6.62, -1.22Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.
Nsawam
Ghana Eastern
Location
5.82, -0.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Obuasi
Ghana Ashanti
Location
6.20, -1.67Mining city, center of gold production and industry.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Prestea
Ghana Western
Location
5.43, -2.15Mining 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, -1.77Twin cities, center of oil industry and port services.
Economic Role
Oil industry, port services, maritime trade, regional commerce.
Sunyani
Ghana Bono
Location
7.33, -2.33Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tamale
Ghana Northern
Location
9.40, -0.84Northern capital, center of Dagomba culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tarkwa
Ghana Western
Location
5.30, -1.98Mining city, center of gold and manganese production.
Economic Role
Mining industry, mineral production, regional commerce, local trade.
Wa
Ghana Upper West
Location
10.07, -2.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tema
Ghana Greater Accra
Location
5.67, -0.02Industrial city, center of manufacturing and port services.
Economic Role
Industrial center, port services, manufacturing hub, regional commerce.