African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Baie Lazare
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.72, 55.50Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Bakel
Senegal Tambacounda
Location
14.90, -12.45Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Balaka
Malawi Southern
Location
-15.03, 35.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bambadinca
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.03, -14.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bambous
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.25, 57.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bandiagara
Mali Mopti
Location
14.35, -3.62Administrative center, known for Dogon culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Bangangté
Cameroon Ouest
Location
5.15, 10.52Mountain city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Barclayville
Liberia Grand Kru
Location
4.68, -8.23Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bassar
Togo Kara
Location
9.25, 0.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea Litoral
Location
1.87, 9.77Second largest city, center of commerce and industry.
Economic Role
Commercial center, industrial hub, port city, regional trade hub.
Batepá
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.30, 6.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Batouri
Cameroon Est
Location
4.43, 14.37Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bauchi
Nigeria Bauchi
Location
10.32, 9.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
Mauritius Plaines Wilhems
Location
-20.22, 57.47Twin cities, center of commerce and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Beau Vallon
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.62, 55.43Beach resort, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Beitbridge
Zimbabwe Matabeleland South
Location
-22.22, 30.00Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Béja
Tunisia Béja
Location
36.73, 9.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bel Air
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.25, 57.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bel Ombre
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.62, 55.42Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Beledweyne
Somalia Hiiraan
Location
4.73, 45.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Belle Mare
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.20, 57.75Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.