African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Agadez
Niger Agadez
Location
16.97, 7.98Historic city, center of Tuareg culture and trans-Saharan trade, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Zinder
Niger Zinder
Location
13.80, 8.98Historic city, center of Hausa culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Birni-N'Konni
Niger Tahoua
Location
13.80, 5.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Diffa
Niger Diffa
Location
13.32, 12.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dosso
Niger Dosso
Location
13.05, 3.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Filingué
Niger Tillabéri
Location
14.35, 3.32Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gaya
Niger Dosso
Location
11.88, 3.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Madaoua
Niger Tahoua
Location
14.07, 5.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Magaria
Niger Zinder
Location
12.98, 8.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Maradi
Niger Maradi
Location
13.50, 7.10Agricultural center, known for farming and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Mirriah
Niger Zinder
Location
13.72, 8.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Niamey
Niger Niamey
Location
13.51, 2.11Capital and largest city of Niger, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Tahoua
Niger Tahoua
Location
14.88, 5.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tchintabaraden
Niger Tahoua
Location
15.90, 5.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Téra
Niger Tillabéri
Location
14.00, 0.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tessaoua
Niger Maradi
Location
13.75, 7.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tillabéri
Niger Tillabéri
Location
14.22, 1.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.