African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Freetown
Sierra Leone Western Area
Location
8.48, -13.23Capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Bo
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
7.97, -11.73Second largest city, center of education and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Bonthe
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
7.52, -12.50Island town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Kabala
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
9.58, -11.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kailahun
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.28, -10.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kambia
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
9.12, -12.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kenema
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
7.88, -11.18Diamond city, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional commerce, local trade.
Koidu
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.63, -10.97Diamond city, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kono
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.68, -10.97Diamond town, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional trade, local commerce.
Lungi
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.62, -13.20Airport town, center of aviation and local culture.
Economic Role
Aviation hub, airport services, regional trade, local commerce.
Lunsar
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.68, -12.53Mining town, known for iron ore production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, iron ore production, regional trade, local commerce.
Magburaka
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.72, -11.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Makeni
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.88, -12.05Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mattru Jong
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
7.63, -11.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Moyamba
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
8.17, -12.43Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Port Loko
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.77, -12.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pujehun
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
7.35, -11.72Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rotifunk
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
8.22, -12.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Segbwema
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.00, -10.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Waterloo
Sierra Leone Western Area
Location
8.33, -13.08Suburban town, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Yengema
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.68, -11.03Diamond town, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional trade, local commerce.