African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mongoumba
Central African Republic Lobaye
Location
3.63, 18.60Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Natitingou
Benin Atacora
Location
10.30, 1.38Major city in northwestern Benin, center of local culture and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Nikki
Benin Borgou
Location
9.93, 3.20Small city in northern Benin, center of Bariba culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, local markets, regional commerce.
Nola
Central African Republic Sangha-Mbaéré
Location
3.52, 16.05Southwestern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Obo
Central African Republic Haut-Mbomou
Location
5.40, 26.50Southeastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Paoua
Central African Republic Ouham-Pendé
Location
7.25, 16.43Western city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Pobé
Benin Plateau
Location
6.98, 2.67Small city in southeastern Benin, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Rafaï
Central African Republic Mbomou
Location
4.95, 23.92Southeastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Sakété
Benin Plateau
Location
6.73, 2.67Small city in southeastern Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Savé
Benin Collines
Location
8.03, 2.48Small city in central Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Sibut
Central African Republic Kémo
Location
5.73, 19.08Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tanguiéta
Benin Atacora
Location
10.62, 1.27Small city in northwestern Benin, center of local community and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Tchaourou
Benin Borgou
Location
8.88, 2.60Small city in central Benin, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Windhoek
Namibia Khomas
Location
-22.56, 17.07Capital and largest city of Namibia, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Yaloké
Central African Republic Ombella-M'Poko
Location
5.32, 17.18Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Zemio
Central African Republic Haut-Mbomou
Location
5.03, 25.13Southeastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Beira
Mozambique Sofala
Location
-19.83, 34.85Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Kalemie
Democratic Republic of the Congo Tanganyika
Location
-5.93, 29.20Eastern city, center of fishing and local commerce.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, port services, regional trade, local commerce.
Mwanza
Tanzania Mwanza
Location
-2.52, 32.90Lake city, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Swakopmund
Namibia Erongo
Location
-22.68, 14.52Coastal resort, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe Bulawayo
Location
-20.15, 28.58Second largest city, center of industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.