African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Cové
Benin Zou
Location
7.22, 2.33Small city in central Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Dassa-Zoumé
Benin Collines
Location
7.75, 2.18Small city in central Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Djougou
Benin Donga
Location
9.70, 1.67Major city in northwestern Benin, center of local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, transportation hub, local markets.
Gamboula
Central African Republic Mambéré-Kadéï
Location
4.12, 15.13Western city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Glazoué
Benin Collines
Location
7.98, 2.22Small city in central Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Harare
Zimbabwe Harare
Location
-17.83, 31.05Capital and largest city of Zimbabwe, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Ifangni
Benin Plateau
Location
6.67, 2.70Small city in southeastern Benin, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Ippy
Central African Republic Ouaka
Location
6.27, 21.20Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaga-Bandoro
Central African Republic Nana-Grébizi
Location
6.98, 19.18Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kampala
Uganda Central
Location
0.35, 32.58Capital and largest city of Uganda, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Kandi
Benin Alibori
Location
11.13, 2.93Major city in northeastern Benin, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, livestock market, local commerce.
Kérou
Benin Atacora
Location
10.10, 1.20Small city in northwestern Benin, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Kouango
Central African Republic Ouaka
Location
5.98, 20.18Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Koui
Central African Republic Ouham-Pendé
Location
6.83, 16.17Western city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Lokossa
Benin Mono
Location
6.63, 1.72Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Malanville
Benin Alibori
Location
11.87, 3.38Border city with Niger, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, agricultural center.
Manzini
Eswatini Manzini
Location
-26.50, 31.38Commercial capital, center of business and industry.
Economic Role
Commercial center, industrial hub, regional trade, transportation hub.
Masvingo
Zimbabwe Masvingo
Location
-20.07, 30.83Historic city, center of Great Zimbabwe heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Mbaïki
Central African Republic Lobaye
Location
3.87, 17.98Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Menongue
Angola Cuando Cubango
Location
-14.66, 17.69Provincial capital, center of local administration and trade.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Mobaye
Central African Republic Basse-Kotto
Location
4.32, 21.18Southeastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.