African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Dullstroom
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.42, 30.10Mountain town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Entebbe
Uganda Central
Location
0.05, 32.45Airport city, center of aviation and local culture.
Economic Role
Aviation hub, airport services, regional trade, local commerce.
Grand-Bassam
Ivory Coast Sud-Comoé
Location
5.20, -3.73Historic city, former capital and center of colonial heritage, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Gweru
Zimbabwe Midlands
Location
-19.45, 29.82Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sabie
South Africa Mpumalanga
Location
-25.10, 30.78Mountain town, center of forestry and local culture.
Economic Role
Forestry industry, regional commerce, local trade.
Toliara
Madagascar Atsimo-Andrefana
Location
-23.35, 43.67Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Arbinda
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.22, -0.92Northern city, center of local culture and pastoral activities.
Economic Role
Pastoral center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bittou
Burkina Faso Centre-Est
Location
11.05, 0.70Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bogandé
Burkina Faso Est
Location
12.97, 0.15Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Boussé
Burkina Faso Plateau-Central
Location
12.67, -2.07Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Bujumbura
Burundi Bujumbura Mairie
Location
-3.38, 29.36Former capital and largest city, center of commerce and modern development.
Economic Role
Economic capital, major port city, commercial center, financial hub.
Dédougou
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.47, -3.47Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Djibo
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.10, -1.63Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Dori
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.03, -0.05Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Fada N'Gourma
Burkina Faso Est
Location
12.05, 0.37Eastern city, center of Gourmantché culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Francistown
Botswana North-East
Location
-21.17, 27.51Second largest city, center of mining industry and regional commerce.
Economic Role
Mining center, transportation hub, regional trade, industrial services.
Gaoua
Burkina Faso Sud-Ouest
Location
10.32, -3.18Southwestern city, center of Lobi culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.43, -0.23Northern city, center of Fulani culture and pastoral traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, pastoral services, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaya
Burkina Faso Centre-Nord
Location
13.08, -1.08Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Kongoussi
Burkina Faso Centre-Nord
Location
13.33, -1.53Central city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Koudougou
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
12.25, -2.37Third largest city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.