African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mankono
Ivory Coast Worodougou
Location
8.07, -6.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Odienné
Ivory Coast Kabadougou
Location
9.50, -7.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sakassou
Ivory Coast Vallée du Bandama
Location
7.85, -5.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Séguéla
Ivory Coast Worodougou
Location
7.97, -6.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tanda
Ivory Coast Gontougo
Location
7.80, -3.17Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Toumodi
Ivory Coast Iffou
Location
6.55, -5.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Zuénoula
Ivory Coast Marahoué
Location
7.43, -6.05Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast Yamoussoukro
Location
6.83, -5.29Capital of Ivory Coast, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political capital, government services, administrative center, regional trade hub.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast Lagunes
Location
5.36, -4.01Economic capital and largest city, center of commerce and modern culture.
Economic Role
Economic capital, commercial center, financial hub, port services, regional trade.
Bouaké
Ivory Coast Vallée du Bandama
Location
7.69, -5.03Second largest city, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
San-Pédro
Ivory Coast Bas-Sassandra
Location
4.75, -6.63Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.