African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
São Tomé
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.34, 6.73Capital and largest city of São Tomé and Príncipe, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Santo António
São Tomé and Príncipe Príncipe
Location
1.64, 7.42Provincial capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Angolares
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.15, 6.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Batepá
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.30, 6.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bom Sucesso
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.50, 6.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Guadalupe
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.20, 6.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ilhéu das Rolas
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Island town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Madalena
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.35, 6.90Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Monte Café
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.45, 6.75Coffee town, center of coffee production and local culture.
Economic Role
Coffee industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce, local trade.
Monte Forte
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.55, 6.90Mountain town, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Neves
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.35, 6.55Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Pantufo
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.40, 6.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Porto Alegre
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.05, 6.40Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Abade
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.50, 6.85Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Cantagalo
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.80, 7.15Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Caué
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.85, 7.20Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia das Conchas
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.25, 6.60Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Fernão Dias
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.55, 6.90Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Gamboa
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.60, 6.95Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Grande
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.30, 6.65Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Inhame
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.15, 6.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.