African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mvurwi
Zimbabwe Mashonaland Central
Location
-17.03, 30.85Tobacco city, center of tobacco production and local culture.
Economic Role
Tobacco industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce, local trade.
Mwenezi
Zimbabwe Masvingo
Location
-21.50, 30.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Norton
Zimbabwe Mashonaland West
Location
-17.88, 30.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rusape
Zimbabwe Manicaland
Location
-18.53, 32.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Shamva
Zimbabwe Mashonaland Central
Location
-17.32, 31.57Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe Matabeleland North
Location
-17.93, 25.83Tourist city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, Victoria Falls, regional commerce, local trade.
Zvishavane
Zimbabwe Midlands
Location
-20.33, 30.03Mining city, center of chrome production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, chrome production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kwekwe
Zimbabwe Midlands
Location
-18.92, 29.82Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kadoma
Zimbabwe Mashonaland West
Location
-18.33, 29.92Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kariba
Zimbabwe Mashonaland West
Location
-16.52, 28.80Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Chitungwiza
Zimbabwe Harare
Location
-18.02, 31.08Satellite city, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.