African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Koupéla
Burkina Faso Centre-Est
Location
12.18, -0.35Eastern city, center of Mossi culture and traditional administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Leo
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
11.10, -2.10Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Manga
Burkina Faso Centre-Sud
Location
11.67, -1.07Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Mutare
Zimbabwe Manicaland
Location
-18.97, 32.65Border city, center of trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Nouna
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.73, -3.87Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Pô
Burkina Faso Centre-Sud
Location
11.17, -1.15Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Réo
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
12.32, -2.47Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Sapouy
Burkina Faso Centre-Ouest
Location
11.55, -2.20Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Sebba
Burkina Faso Sahel
Location
14.43, -0.52Northern city, center of local culture and pastoral activities.
Economic Role
Pastoral center, regional trade, local commerce.
Solenzo
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.18, -4.08Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tenkodogo
Burkina Faso Centre-Est
Location
11.78, -0.37Eastern city, center of Mossi culture and traditional administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Titao
Burkina Faso Nord
Location
13.77, -2.07Northern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Toma
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
12.77, -3.27Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tougan
Burkina Faso Boucle du Mouhoun
Location
13.07, -3.07Western city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Yako
Burkina Faso Nord
Location
12.97, -2.27Northern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ziniaré
Burkina Faso Plateau-Central
Location
12.58, -1.30Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Zorgho
Burkina Faso Plateau-Central
Location
12.25, -0.62Central city, center of Mossi culture and traditional crafts.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, traditional crafts, regional trade, local commerce.
Abeïbara
Mali Kidal
Location
19.12, 1.75Desert town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Abengourou
Ivory Coast Indénié-Djuablin
Location
6.73, -3.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Abong-Mbang
Cameroon Est
Location
3.98, 13.18Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Abyei
South Sudan Abyei
Location
9.60, 28.43Disputed territory, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.