African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Chimoio
Mozambique Manica
Location
-19.12, 33.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe Mashonaland West
Location
-17.37, 30.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chinsali
Zambia Muchinga
Location
-10.55, 32.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chipata
Zambia Eastern
Location
-13.63, 32.65Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Chipinge
Zimbabwe Manicaland
Location
-20.20, 32.62Tea city, center of tea production and local culture.
Economic Role
Tea industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce, local trade.
Chiradzulu
Malawi Southern
Location
-15.70, 35.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe Masvingo
Location
-21.05, 31.67Sugar city, center of sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Sugar industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce, local trade.
Chitipa
Malawi Northern
Location
-9.70, 33.27Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chivhu
Zimbabwe Mashonaland East
Location
-18.37, 31.05Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chizumulu
Malawi Northern
Location
-12.02, 34.62Island town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Chokwe
Mozambique Gaza
Location
-24.53, 32.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Choma
Zambia Southern
Location
-16.82, 26.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chongwe
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.33, 28.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cocobeach
Gabon Estuaire
Location
0.98, 9.58Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Contuboel
Guinea-Bissau Bafatá
Location
12.15, -14.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Coyah
Guinea Kindia
Location
9.70, -13.38Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cuamba
Mozambique Niassa
Location
-14.80, 36.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cueibet
South Sudan Lakes
Location
6.32, 30.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Cyangugu
Rwanda Western
Location
-2.48, 28.90Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Dabola
Guinea Faranah
Location
10.75, -11.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Dabou
Ivory Coast Grands-Ponts
Location
5.32, -4.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.