African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Monrovia
Liberia Montserrado
Location
6.30, -10.80Capital and largest city of Liberia, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Buchanan
Liberia Grand Bassa
Location
5.88, -10.05Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Greenville
Liberia Sinoe
Location
5.02, -9.05Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Robertsport
Liberia Grand Cape Mount
Location
6.75, -11.37Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Barclayville
Liberia Grand Kru
Location
4.68, -8.23Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Belle Yalla
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.25, -9.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bopulu
Liberia Gbarpolu
Location
7.07, -10.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cestos City
Liberia River Cess
Location
5.45, -9.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Fish Town
Liberia River Gee
Location
5.20, -7.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Foya
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.28, -10.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ganta
Liberia Nimba
Location
7.30, -8.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gbarnga
Liberia Bong
Location
6.98, -9.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gbarpolu
Liberia Gbarpolu
Location
7.00, -10.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kakata
Liberia Margibi
Location
6.53, -10.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kolahun
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.03, -9.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
River Cess
Liberia River Cess
Location
5.47, -9.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Salala
Liberia Bong
Location
6.83, -9.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sanniquellie
Liberia Nimba
Location
7.37, -8.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tappita
Liberia Nimba
Location
6.50, -8.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tubmanburg
Liberia Bomi
Location
6.87, -10.82Mining town, known for iron ore and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Vahun
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.17, -9.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.