African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Middelburg
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.77, 29.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kimberley
South Africa Northern Cape
Location
-28.74, 24.76Diamond city, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional commerce, local trade.
Pilgrim's Rest
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-24.88, 30.75Historic town, center of gold mining heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Upington
South Africa Northern Cape
Location
-28.40, 21.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Graskop
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-24.93, 30.83Mountain town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Barberton
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.78, 31.05Historic town, center of gold mining heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Polokwane
South Africa Limpopo
Location
-23.90, 29.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Johannesburg
South Africa Gauteng
Location
-26.20, 28.05Economic capital and largest city, center of commerce and industry.
Economic Role
Economic capital, commercial center, financial hub, regional trade.
Dullstroom
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.42, 30.10Mountain town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Sabie
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.10, 30.78Mountain town, center of forestry and local culture.
Economic Role
Forestry industry, regional commerce, local trade.
Hazyview
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.03, 31.12Tourism town, center of safari tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, safari destination, regional commerce, local trade.
White River
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.33, 31.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nelspruit
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.47, 30.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Clarens
South Africa Free State
Location
-28.52, 28.42Mountain town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Welkom
South Africa Free State
Location
-27.98, 26.73Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.