African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Gamboma
Republic of the Congo Plateaux
Location
-1.87, 15.87Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ganta
Liberia Nimba
Location
7.30, -8.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gaoual
Guinea Boké
Location
11.75, -13.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Garowe
Somalia Nugaal
Location
8.40, 48.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gatsibo
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-1.58, 30.43Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gaya
Niger Dosso
Location
11.88, 3.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gbarnga
Liberia Bong
Location
6.98, -9.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gbarpolu
Liberia Gbarpolu
Location
7.00, -10.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ghanzi
Botswana Ghanzi
Location
-21.70, 21.65Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Ghat
Libya Fezzan
Location
24.97, 10.18Desert city, center of Tuareg culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Gicumbi
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.58, 30.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gikongoro
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.47, 29.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gisenyi
Rwanda Western
Location
-1.70, 29.25Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Gitarama
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.08, 29.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gobabis
Namibia Omaheke
Location
-22.45, 18.97Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Gogrial
South Sudan Warrap
Location
8.53, 28.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Goodhope
Botswana Southern
Location
-25.02, 25.72Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Goodlands
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.03, 57.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Grand Baie
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.02, 57.58Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.
Grootfontein
Namibia Otjozondjupa
Location
-19.57, 18.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Guadalupe
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.20, 6.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.