African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Bugesera
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.17, 30.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Butare
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.60, 29.75Cultural capital, center of education and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Byumba
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.58, 30.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cyangugu
Rwanda Western
Location
-2.48, 28.90Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Gatsibo
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-1.58, 30.43Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gicumbi
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.58, 30.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gikongoro
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.47, 29.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gisenyi
Rwanda Western
Location
-1.70, 29.25Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Gitarama
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.08, 29.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Huye
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.60, 29.75Cultural city, center of education and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Kamonyi
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.00, 29.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kayonza
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-1.92, 30.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibungo
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.17, 30.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibuye
Rwanda Western
Location
-2.07, 29.35Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Kirehe
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.25, 30.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Muhanga
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.08, 29.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Musanze
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.50, 29.63Mountain city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, mountain resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Ngoma
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.00, 30.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nyagatare
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-1.30, 30.32Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nyamagabe
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.35, 29.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nyanza
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.35, 29.75Historic city, center of royal heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.