African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Lomé
Togo Maritime
Location
6.14, 1.21Capital and largest city of Togo, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Aného
Togo Maritime
Location
6.23, 1.60Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Atakpamé
Togo Plateaux
Location
7.52, 1.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Badou
Togo Plateaux
Location
7.58, 0.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bafilo
Togo Kara
Location
9.35, 1.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bassar
Togo Kara
Location
9.25, 0.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dapaong
Togo Savanes
Location
10.87, 0.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kandé
Togo Kara
Location
9.95, 1.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kara
Togo Kara
Location
9.55, 1.18Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kévé
Togo Maritime
Location
6.45, 1.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kpalimé
Togo Plateaux
Location
6.90, 0.63Mountain city, center of agriculture and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kpandu
Togo Plateaux
Location
6.82, 0.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mango
Togo Savanes
Location
10.37, 0.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Niamtougou
Togo Kara
Location
9.77, 1.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Notsé
Togo Plateaux
Location
6.95, 1.17Historic city, center of Ewe culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Pagouda
Togo Kara
Location
9.75, 1.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sokodé
Togo Centrale
Location
8.98, 1.13Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Sotouboua
Togo Centrale
Location
8.57, 0.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tabligbo
Togo Maritime
Location
6.58, 1.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tchamba
Togo Centrale
Location
9.03, 1.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Togoville
Togo Maritime
Location
6.23, 1.48Historic city, center of Togolese culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.