African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Grand-Bassam
Ivory Coast Sud-Comoé
Location
5.20, -3.73Historic city, former capital and center of colonial heritage, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Abengourou
Ivory Coast Indénié-Djuablin
Location
6.73, -3.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Adzopé
Ivory Coast La Mé
Location
6.10, -3.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Agboville
Ivory Coast Agnéby-Tiassa
Location
5.93, -4.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Anyama
Ivory Coast Lagunes
Location
5.48, -4.05Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Béoumi
Ivory Coast Vallée du Bandama
Location
7.67, -5.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bondoukou
Ivory Coast Gontougo
Location
8.03, -2.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bongouanou
Ivory Coast N'zi
Location
6.65, -4.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bouna
Ivory Coast Bounkani
Location
9.27, -2.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dabou
Ivory Coast Grands-Ponts
Location
5.32, -4.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Daloa
Ivory Coast Sassandra-Marahoué
Location
6.45, -6.45Agricultural center, known for farming and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Daoukro
Ivory Coast Iffou
Location
6.75, -3.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dimbokro
Ivory Coast N'zi
Location
6.65, -4.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Divo
Ivory Coast Gôh-Djiboua
Location
5.83, -5.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ferkessédougou
Ivory Coast Tchologo
Location
9.60, -5.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gagnoa
Ivory Coast Gôh-Djiboua
Location
6.13, -5.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Issia
Ivory Coast Haut-Sassandra
Location
6.48, -6.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Katiola
Ivory Coast Hambol
Location
8.13, -5.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Korhogo
Ivory Coast Poro
Location
9.46, -5.63Northern capital, center of Senufo culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
M'Bahiakro
Ivory Coast Iffou
Location
6.65, -4.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Man
Ivory Coast Tonkpi
Location
7.40, -7.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.