African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Abyei
South Sudan Abyei
Location
9.60, 28.43Disputed territory, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Akobo
South Sudan Jonglei
Location
7.78, 33.00Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Aweil
South Sudan Northern Bahr el Ghazal
Location
8.77, 27.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bentiu
South Sudan Unity
Location
9.25, 29.80Oil city, center of petroleum production and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional commerce, local trade.
Bor
South Sudan Jonglei
Location
6.22, 31.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cueibet
South Sudan Lakes
Location
6.32, 30.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gogrial
South Sudan Warrap
Location
8.53, 28.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kapoeta
South Sudan Eastern Equatoria
Location
4.77, 33.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kodok
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
9.88, 32.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kuacjok
South Sudan Gogrial
Location
8.30, 27.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Leer
South Sudan Unity
Location
8.30, 30.15Oil town, center of petroleum production and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional trade, local commerce.
Malakal
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
9.53, 31.65River city, center of trade and local culture.
Economic Role
River port, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Maridi
South Sudan Western Equatoria
Location
4.92, 29.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nasir
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
8.62, 33.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pibor
South Sudan Jonglei
Location
6.78, 33.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Raja
South Sudan Western Bahr el Ghazal
Location
8.47, 25.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Renk
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
11.83, 32.82Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rumbek
South Sudan Lakes
Location
6.80, 29.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tonj
South Sudan Warrap
Location
7.27, 28.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Torit
South Sudan Eastern Equatoria
Location
4.42, 32.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Wau
South Sudan Western Bahr el Ghazal
Location
7.70, 28.00Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.