African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Chavuma
Zambia North-Western
Location
-13.02, 22.65Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Chilanga
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.62, 28.33Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chililabombwe
Zambia Copperbelt
Location
-12.37, 27.85Mining city, center of copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional commerce, local trade.
Chinsali
Zambia Muchinga
Location
-10.55, 32.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chipata
Zambia Eastern
Location
-13.63, 32.65Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Choma
Zambia Southern
Location
-16.82, 26.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chongwe
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.33, 28.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gwembe
Zambia Southern
Location
-16.50, 27.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kafue
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.77, 28.18Industrial city, center of manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Kalabo
Zambia Western
Location
-15.00, 22.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kalomo
Zambia Southern
Location
-17.03, 26.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kalulushi
Zambia Copperbelt
Location
-12.83, 28.08Mining city, center of copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kaoma
Zambia Western
Location
-14.78, 24.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kasama
Zambia Northern
Location
-10.22, 31.18Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kazungula
Zambia Southern
Location
-17.82, 25.27Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Luangwa
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.62, 30.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lukulu
Zambia Western
Location
-14.37, 23.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mansa
Zambia Luapula
Location
-11.20, 28.88Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Mazabuka
Zambia Southern
Location
-15.87, 27.75Sugar city, center of sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Sugar industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce, local trade.
Mongu
Zambia Western
Location
-15.27, 23.13Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Mpika
Zambia Muchinga
Location
-11.83, 31.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.