African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Potchefstroom
South Africa North West
Location
-26.72, 27.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Skikda
Algeria Skikda
Location
36.87, 6.90Major port city with industrial significance.
Economic Role
Oil and gas industry, port services, petrochemicals.
Kassala
Sudan Kassala
Location
15.45, 36.40Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Namibe
Angola Namibe
Location
-15.20, 12.15Coastal city, center of fishing industry and desert tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, port services, tourism, mining.
Walvis Bay
Namibia Erongo
Location
-22.95, 14.50Port city, center of maritime trade and fishing industry.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, fishing industry, regional commerce.
Chlef
Algeria Chlef
Location
36.17, 1.33Agricultural and industrial center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light manufacturing.
Lobito
Angola Benguela
Location
-12.36, 13.54Important port city, center of transportation and logistics.
Economic Role
Major port city, railway terminus, oil exports, logistics hub.
Médéa
Algeria Médéa
Location
36.27, 2.75Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Sidi bel Abbès
Algeria Sidi bel Abbès
Location
35.20, -0.63Agricultural and industrial center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light manufacturing.
Tiaret
Algeria Tiaret
Location
35.37, 1.32Agricultural and industrial center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, light industry.
Aflou
Algeria Laghouat
Location
34.12, 2.10Oasis city with traditional Saharan culture.
Economic Role
Traditional crafts, agriculture, oasis farming.
Aïn Beïda
Algeria Oum El Bouaghi
Location
35.80, 7.38Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Aïn Oussara
Algeria Djelfa
Location
35.45, 2.90Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Barika
Algeria Batna
Location
35.37, 5.37Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Batna
Algeria Batna
Location
35.56, 6.17Gateway to ancient Roman sites and historical significance.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, mining, light industry.
Biskra
Algeria Biskra
Location
34.85, 5.73Oasis city with unique Saharan culture and hot springs.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, tourism, agriculture.
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Algeria Bordj Bou Arreridj
Location
36.07, 4.77Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Bou Saâda
Algeria M'Sila
Location
35.20, 4.18Oasis city with traditional crafts and cultural significance.
Economic Role
Traditional crafts, agriculture, tourism.
El Eulma
Algeria Sétif
Location
36.15, 5.68Agricultural town with market significance.
Economic Role
Agriculture, local markets, food processing.
El Oued
Algeria El Oued
Location
33.37, 6.87Oasis city with unique Saharan architecture and culture.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, traditional crafts, oasis farming.
Guelma
Algeria Guelma
Location
36.47, 7.43Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.