African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Butare
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.60, 29.75Cultural capital, center of education and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Butebo
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.20, 34.00Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Butha-Buthe
Lesotho Butha-Buthe
Location
-28.77, 28.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Buurhakaba
Somalia Bay
Location
2.80, 44.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Buyende
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.15, 33.15Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Byumba
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.58, 30.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Canchungo
Guinea-Bissau Cacheu
Location
12.07, -16.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cap Esterias
Gabon Estuaire
Location
0.63, 9.32Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Cargados Carajos
Mauritius Cargados Carajos
Location
-16.58, 59.62Atoll territory, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Cascade
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.67, 55.50Mountain town, center of agriculture and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Catió
Guinea-Bissau Tombali
Location
11.28, -15.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ceerigaabo
Somalia Sanaag
Location
10.62, 47.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Centre de Flacq
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.20, 57.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cestos City
Liberia River Cess
Location
5.45, -9.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chagos Archipelago
Mauritius Chagos Archipelago
Location
-6.00, 71.50Archipelago territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Chamarel
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.43, 57.38Tourism village, known for Seven Colored Earths and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Chavuma
Zambia North-Western
Location
-13.02, 22.65Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Chegutu
Zimbabwe Mashonaland West
Location
-18.13, 30.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chikwawa
Malawi Southern
Location
-16.03, 34.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chilanga
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.62, 28.33Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chililabombwe
Zambia Copperbelt
Location
-12.37, 27.85Mining city, center of copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional commerce, local trade.