African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo Brazzaville
Location
-4.26, 15.24Capital and largest city of Republic of the Congo, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo Pointe-Noire
Location
-4.78, 11.86Port city, center of oil industry and maritime trade.
Economic Role
Oil industry, port services, maritime trade, regional commerce.
Boko
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-4.18, 14.28Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boundji
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-1.02, 15.17Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Divenie
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-4.00, 12.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Djambala
Republic of the Congo Plateaux
Location
-2.55, 14.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Etoumbi
Republic of the Congo Cuvette-Ouest
Location
-0.02, 14.82Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ewo
Republic of the Congo Cuvette-Ouest
Location
-0.87, 14.82Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gamboma
Republic of the Congo Plateaux
Location
-1.87, 15.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Impfondo
Republic of the Congo Likouala
Location
1.62, 18.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kelle
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-0.13, 15.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibangou
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-2.92, 12.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kindamba
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-3.92, 14.52Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kinkala
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-4.35, 14.77Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Komono
Republic of the Congo Lékoumou
Location
-3.20, 13.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Loubomo
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-4.20, 12.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Loukoléla
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-1.02, 17.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Madingou
Republic of the Congo Bouenza
Location
-4.15, 13.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Makoua
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-0.02, 15.63Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mayoko
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-2.85, 12.83Mining town, known for iron ore production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, iron ore production, regional trade, local commerce.
Mbomo
Republic of the Congo Cuvette-Ouest
Location
-0.13, 15.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.