African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Jijel
Algeria Jijel
Location
36.82, 5.77Coastal city with beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
Economic Role
Fishing, tourism, agriculture, port services.
Khenchela
Algeria Khenchela
Location
35.42, 7.13Agricultural center in eastern Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Laghouat
Algeria Laghouat
Location
33.80, 2.87Oasis city with traditional Saharan architecture.
Economic Role
Date palm cultivation, traditional crafts, tourism.
M'Sila
Algeria M'Sila
Location
35.70, 4.53Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Maghnia
Algeria Tlemcen
Location
34.90, -1.72Border city with trade significance near Morocco.
Economic Role
Trade, agriculture, border commerce.
Mascara
Algeria Mascara
Location
35.40, 0.13Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Messaad
Algeria Djelfa
Location
34.15, 3.50Agricultural center in central Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Ouargla
Algeria Ouargla
Location
31.95, 5.32Oasis city with oil industry significance and traditional culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, date palm cultivation, traditional crafts.
Relizane
Algeria Relizane
Location
35.75, 0.55Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, local markets.
Saïda
Algeria Saïda
Location
34.83, 0.15Agricultural center in western Algeria.
Economic Role
Agriculture, food processing, light industry.
Souk Ahras
Algeria Souk Ahras
Location
36.28, 7.95Border city with trade significance near Tunisia.
Economic Role
Trade, agriculture, border commerce.
Tizi Ouzou
Algeria Tizi Ouzou
Location
36.72, 4.05Major Berber cultural center in Kabylie region.
Economic Role
Agriculture, traditional crafts, cultural tourism.
Bloemfontein
South Africa Free State
Location
-29.12, 26.22Judicial capital, center of legal system and local culture.
Economic Role
Judicial center, legal services, regional trade, local commerce.
East London
South Africa Eastern Cape
Location
-33.03, 27.85Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Oudtshoorn
South Africa Western Cape
Location
-33.58, 22.20Ostrich city, center of ostrich farming and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, ostrich farming, regional commerce, local trade.
Mossel Bay
South Africa Western Cape
Location
-34.18, 22.13Coastal town, center of fishing and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Libreville
Gabon Estuaire
Location
0.39, 9.45Capital and largest city of Gabon, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Abéché
Chad Ouaddaï
Location
13.83, 20.83Eastern major city, center of local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Debre Birhan
Ethiopia Amhara
Location
9.68, 39.53Historic city, center of Amhara culture and religious heritage.
Economic Role
Administrative center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Debre Markos
Ethiopia Amhara
Location
10.33, 37.72Historic city, center of Amhara culture and religious heritage.
Economic Role
Administrative center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Jeffreys Bay
South Africa Eastern Cape
Location
-34.05, 24.92Coastal town, center of surfing and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, surfing destination, regional commerce, local trade.