African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Nioro du Rip
Senegal Kaolack
Location
13.75, -15.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Podor
Senegal Saint-Louis
Location
16.65, -14.97Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Ranérou
Senegal Matam
Location
15.30, -13.97Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Richard-Toll
Senegal Saint-Louis
Location
16.47, -15.68Agricultural center, known for sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, sugar production, regional trade, local commerce.
Sédhiou
Senegal Sédhiou
Location
12.70, -15.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tambacounda
Senegal Tambacounda
Location
13.77, -13.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Thiès
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.78, -16.92Industrial center, known for manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Tivaouane
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.95, -16.82Religious city, center of Tijaniyya brotherhood and Islamic culture.
Economic Role
Religious center, pilgrimage destination, regional commerce, local trade.
Vélingara
Senegal Kolda
Location
13.15, -14.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.