African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Qena
Egypt Qena
Location
26.17, 32.72Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rosetta
Egypt Beheira
Location
31.40, 30.42Historic city, center of local culture and fishing.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Segeneiti
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.83, 39.00Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Senafe
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.69, 39.43Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Serekunda
Gambia Kanifing
Location
13.44, -16.68Largest city, center of commerce and urban development.
Economic Role
Commercial center, urban hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Shubra El Kheima
Egypt Qalyubia
Location
30.13, 31.24Industrial suburb of Cairo, center of manufacturing and industry.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, suburban development.
Sohag
Egypt Sohag
Location
26.55, 31.70Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Soma
Gambia Lower River
Location
13.43, -15.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sukuta
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.40, -16.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tanji
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.25, -16.80Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Tanta
Egypt Gharbia
Location
30.78, 31.00Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Techiman
Ghana Bono East
Location
7.58, -1.92Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tesseney
Eritrea Gash-Barka
Location
15.12, 36.65Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Wassu
Gambia Central River
Location
13.50, -14.88Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Zagazig
Egypt Sharqia
Location
30.59, 31.50Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sokoto
Nigeria Sokoto
Location
13.07, 5.23Historic city, center of Islamic culture and learning.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, educational center, regional trade, local commerce.
Mahebourg
Mauritius Grand Port
Location
-20.40, 57.70Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
George
South Africa Western Cape
Location
-33.97, 22.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Grahamstown
South Africa Eastern Cape
Location
-33.30, 26.53Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Banjul
Gambia Banjul
Location
13.45, -16.58Capital and largest city of Gambia, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Port Elizabeth
South Africa Eastern Cape
Location
-33.96, 25.60Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.