African Cities Timeline

Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises

Anefis

Mali Kidal

Location
19.08, 0.58

Desert town, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Aného

Togo Maritime

Location
6.23, 1.60

Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.

Economic Role

Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Angoche

Mozambique Nampula

Location
-16.22, 39.92

Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.

Angolares

São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé

Location
0.15, 6.50

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.

Anisoc

Equatorial Guinea Wele-Nzas

Location
1.85, 10.77

Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Ankazoabo

Madagascar Atsimo-Andrefana

Location
-22.30, 44.52

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Anse aux Pins

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.68, 55.52

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Boileau

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.72, 55.48

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Etoile

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.58, 55.50

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Forbans

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.75, 55.50

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Intendance

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.75, 55.52

Beach resort, center of tourism and local culture.

Economic Role

Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse La Mouche

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.68, 55.50

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Louis

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.70, 55.48

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Royale

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.73, 55.52

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Soleil

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.73, 55.48

Beach resort, center of tourism and local culture.

Economic Role

Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.

Anse Takamaka

Seychelles Mahé

Location
-4.77, 55.50

Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Ansongo

Mali Gao

Location
15.67, 0.50

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Antsohihy

Madagascar Sofia

Location
-14.88, 47.98

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Anyama

Ivory Coast Lagunes

Location
5.48, -4.05

Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.

Economic Role

Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.

Arandis

Namibia Erongo

Location
-22.42, 14.97

Mining town, known for uranium production and local culture.

Economic Role

Mining industry, uranium production, regional trade, local commerce.

Arua

Uganda Northern

Location
3.03, 30.92

Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.

Economic Role

Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.