African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Belle Yalla
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.25, -9.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Beni Mellal
Morocco Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Location
32.33, -6.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bentiu
South Sudan Unity
Location
9.25, 29.80Oil city, center of petroleum production and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional commerce, local trade.
Béoumi
Ivory Coast Vallée du Bandama
Location
7.67, -5.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Berbera
Somalia Woqooyi Galbeed
Location
10.44, 45.02Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Bethanie
Namibia Karas
Location
-26.50, 17.15Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Beyla
Guinea Nzérékoré
Location
8.68, -8.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bindura
Zimbabwe Mashonaland Central
Location
-17.30, 31.33Mining city, center of nickel production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, nickel production, regional commerce, local trade.
Birni-N'Konni
Niger Tahoua
Location
13.80, 5.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bissorã
Guinea-Bissau Oio
Location
12.22, -15.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bitam
Gabon Woleu-Ntem
Location
2.08, 11.50Border town, known for cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Bizerte
Tunisia Bizerte
Location
37.27, 9.87Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Bo
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
7.97, -11.73Second largest city, center of education and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Bobonong
Botswana Central
Location
-22.00, 28.43Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Boffa
Guinea Boké
Location
10.18, -14.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boghé
Mauritania Brakna
Location
16.58, -14.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boké
Guinea Boké
Location
10.93, -14.30Mining center, known for bauxite production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, bauxite production, regional trade, local commerce.
Boko
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-4.18, 14.28Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bolgatanga
Ghana Upper East
Location
10.78, -0.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bom Sucesso
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.50, 6.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bondoukou
Ivory Coast Gontougo
Location
8.03, -2.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.