African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Thaba Bosiu
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.38, 27.55Historic mountain, known for King Moshoeshoe I and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Morija
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.43, 27.63Historic town, known for first mission station and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Maseru
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.32, 27.48Capital and largest city of Lesotho, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Butha-Buthe
Lesotho Butha-Buthe
Location
-28.77, 28.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ha Baroana
Lesotho Berea
Location
-29.15, 27.65Historic village, known for rock art and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Ha Kome
Lesotho Berea
Location
-29.20, 27.60Historic village, known for cave dwellings and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Hlotse
Lesotho Leribe
Location
-28.87, 28.05Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Katse
Lesotho Thaba-Tseka
Location
-29.47, 28.50Dam town, known for Katse Dam and local culture.
Economic Role
Hydroelectric power, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Mafeteng
Lesotho Mafeteng
Location
-29.82, 27.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Malealea
Lesotho Mafeteng
Location
-29.80, 27.40Tourism village, known for pony trekking and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Maliba
Lesotho Butha-Buthe
Location
-28.80, 28.20Mountain village, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Maputsoe
Lesotho Leribe
Location
-28.88, 27.90Border town, known for cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Mohale's Hoek
Lesotho Mohale's Hoek
Location
-30.15, 27.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mokhotlong
Lesotho Mokhotlong
Location
-29.28, 29.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Peka
Lesotho Leribe
Location
-28.95, 27.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho Qacha's Nek
Location
-30.12, 28.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Qeme
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.37, 27.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Quthing
Lesotho Quthing
Location
-30.40, 27.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Roma
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.45, 27.72Educational center, known for National University of Lesotho and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Sani Pass
Lesotho Mokhotlong
Location
-29.58, 29.28Mountain pass, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, border crossing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sehlabathebe
Lesotho Qacha's Nek
Location
-30.05, 28.85National park, known for nature conservation and local culture.
Economic Role
Nature conservation, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.