African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mogadishu
Somalia Banaadir
Location
2.05, 45.32Capital and largest city of Somalia, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Afgooye
Somalia Shabeellaha Hoose
Location
2.13, 45.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Baidoa
Somalia Bay
Location
3.12, 43.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Beledweyne
Somalia Hiiraan
Location
4.73, 45.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Berbera
Somalia Woqooyi Galbeed
Location
10.44, 45.02Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Bosaso
Somalia Bari
Location
11.28, 49.18Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Burao
Somalia Togdheer
Location
9.52, 45.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Buurhakaba
Somalia Bay
Location
2.80, 44.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ceerigaabo
Somalia Sanaag
Location
10.62, 47.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dhuusamarreeb
Somalia Galguduud
Location
5.53, 46.38Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Eyl
Somalia Nugaal
Location
7.98, 49.82Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Galkayo
Somalia Mudug
Location
6.77, 47.43Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Garowe
Somalia Nugaal
Location
8.40, 48.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Hargeisa
Somalia Woqooyi Galbeed
Location
9.56, 44.06Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Hobyo
Somalia Mudug
Location
5.35, 48.52Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Jowhar
Somalia Shabeellaha Dhexe
Location
2.78, 45.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kismayo
Somalia Jubbada Hoose
Location
-0.36, 42.55Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Laascaanood
Somalia Sool
Location
8.47, 47.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Qardho
Somalia Bari
Location
9.50, 49.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.