African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Cacheu
Guinea-Bissau Cacheu
Location
12.27, -16.17Historic city, center of colonial heritage and fishing.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Bissau
Location
11.86, -15.60Capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Bolama
Guinea-Bissau Bolama
Location
11.58, -15.47Historic city, former capital and center of colonial heritage.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Bafatá
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.17, -14.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bambadinca
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.03, -14.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bissorã
Guinea-Bissau Oio
Location
12.22, -15.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Buba
Guinea-Bissau Quinara
Location
11.58, -15.00Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Canchungo
Guinea-Bissau Cacheu
Location
12.07, -16.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Catió
Guinea-Bissau Tombali
Location
11.28, -15.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Contuboel
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.15, -14.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Farim
Guinea-Bissau Oio
Location
12.48, -15.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Fulacunda
Guinea-Bissau Quinara
Location
11.77, -15.17Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gabú
Guinea-Bissau Gabú
Location
12.28, -14.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mansôa
Guinea-Bissau Oio
Location
12.07, -15.32Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pirada
Guinea-Bissau Gabú
Location
12.42, -14.15Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Quebo
Guinea-Bissau Tombali
Location
11.33, -14.93Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sonaco
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.00, -14.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.