African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kabale
Uganda Western
Location
-1.25, 29.98Mountain city, center of agriculture and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaédi
Mauritania Gorgol
Location
16.15, -13.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaédi
Senegal Gorgol
Location
16.15, -13.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaffrine
Senegal Kaffrine
Location
14.10, -15.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kafue
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.77, 28.18Industrial city, center of manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Kailahun
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.28, -10.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kakata
Liberia Margibi
Location
6.53, -10.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kalabo
Zambia Western
Location
-15.00, 22.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaliro
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.90, 33.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kalomo
Zambia Southern
Location
-17.03, 26.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kalulushi
Zambia Copperbelt
Location
-12.83, 28.08Mining city, center of copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kambia
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
9.12, -12.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kamonyi
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.00, 29.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kamuli
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.95, 33.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kandé
Togo Kara
Location
9.95, 1.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kang
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-23.68, 22.35Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Kankan
Guinea Kankan
Location
10.38, -9.30Historic city, center of Mandinka culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kaolack
Senegal Kaolack
Location
14.15, -16.08Commercial center, known for trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kaoma
Zambia Western
Location
-14.78, 24.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kapoeta
South Sudan Eastern Equatoria
Location
4.77, 33.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kara
Togo Kara
Location
9.55, 1.18Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.