African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kitgum
Uganda Northern
Location
3.28, 32.88Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lira
Uganda Northern
Location
2.25, 32.90Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Luuka
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.70, 33.30Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Luwero
Uganda Central
Location
0.83, 32.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Masaka
Uganda Central
Location
-0.33, 31.73Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Masindi
Uganda Western
Location
1.68, 31.72Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mayuge
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.45, 33.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mbale
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.08, 34.18Mountain city, center of agriculture and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Mbarara
Uganda Western
Location
-0.60, 30.65Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Mityana
Uganda Central
Location
0.40, 32.05Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mukono
Uganda Central
Location
0.35, 32.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nakasongola
Uganda Central
Location
1.32, 32.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Namayingo
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.25, 33.88Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Namutumba
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.83, 33.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pallisa
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.15, 33.72Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Soroti
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.72, 33.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tororo
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.68, 34.18Mining city, center of cement production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, cement production, regional commerce, local trade.
Wakiso
Uganda Central
Location
0.40, 32.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Jinja
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.42, 33.20Industrial city, center of manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.