African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Anefis
Mali Kidal
Location
19.08, 0.58Desert town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Aného
Togo Maritime
Location
6.23, 1.60Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Angoche
Mozambique Nampula
Location
-16.22, 39.92Coastal 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, 6.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Anisoc
Equatorial Guinea Wele-Nzas
Location
1.85, 10.77Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ankazoabo
Madagascar Atsimo-Andrefana
Location
-22.30, 44.52Administrative 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, 55.52Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Boileau
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.72, 55.48Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Etoile
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.58, 55.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Forbans
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.75, 55.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Intendance
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.75, 55.52Beach 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, 55.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Louis
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.70, 55.48Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Royale
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.73, 55.52Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Soleil
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.73, 55.48Beach resort, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Anse Takamaka
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.77, 55.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Ansongo
Mali Gao
Location
15.67, 0.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Antsohihy
Madagascar Sofia
Location
-14.88, 47.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Anyama
Ivory Coast Lagunes
Location
5.48, -4.05Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Arandis
Namibia Erongo
Location
-22.42, 14.97Mining town, known for uranium production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, uranium production, regional trade, local commerce.
Arua
Uganda Northern
Location
3.03, 30.92Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.