African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Ntchisi
Malawi Central
Location
-13.37, 34.00Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Phalombe
Malawi Southern
Location
-15.80, 35.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rumphi
Malawi Northern
Location
-11.02, 33.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Salima
Malawi Central
Location
-13.78, 34.45Lakeside town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Thyolo
Malawi Southern
Location
-16.07, 35.13Tea town, center of tea production and local culture.
Economic Role
Tea industry, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lilongwe
Malawi Central
Location
-13.96, 33.77Capital and largest city of Malawi, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Mzuzu
Malawi Northern
Location
-11.46, 34.02Northern capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.