African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Saint-Louis
Senegal Saint-Louis
Location
16.02, -16.50Historic city, former capital and center of colonial heritage, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Dakar
Senegal Dakar
Location
14.69, -17.45Capital and largest city of Senegal, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Ziguinchor
Senegal Ziguinchor
Location
12.58, -16.27Regional capital, center of Casamance culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Touba
Senegal Diourbel
Location
14.87, -15.88Religious city, center of Mouride brotherhood and Islamic culture.
Economic Role
Religious center, pilgrimage destination, regional commerce, local trade.
Bakel
Senegal Tambacounda
Location
14.90, -12.45Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Diourbel
Senegal Diourbel
Location
14.67, -16.38Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Fatick
Senegal Fatick
Location
14.35, -16.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Foundiougne
Senegal Fatick
Location
14.13, -16.47Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Guinguinéo
Senegal Kaolack
Location
14.27, -15.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Joal-Fadiout
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.17, -16.83Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaédi
Senegal Gorgol
Location
16.15, -13.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaffrine
Senegal Kaffrine
Location
14.10, -15.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaolack
Senegal Kaolack
Location
14.15, -16.08Commercial center, known for trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kédougou
Senegal Kédougou
Location
12.55, -12.18Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.
Kolda
Senegal Kolda
Location
12.88, -14.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koungheul
Senegal Kaolack
Location
13.98, -14.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Linguère
Senegal Louga
Location
15.38, -15.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Louga
Senegal Louga
Location
15.62, -16.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Matam
Senegal Matam
Location
15.22, -13.33Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mbacké
Senegal Diourbel
Location
14.80, -15.90Religious city, center of Mouride brotherhood and Islamic culture.
Economic Role
Religious center, pilgrimage destination, regional commerce, local trade.
Mbour
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.42, -16.95Coastal city, center of fishing and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.