African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Karasburg
Namibia Karas
Location
-28.02, 18.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Karibib
Namibia Erongo
Location
-21.93, 15.85Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Karonga
Malawi Northern
Location
-9.93, 33.93Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Kasama
Zambia Northern
Location
-10.22, 31.18Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kasane
Botswana Chobe
Location
-17.82, 25.15Tourism town, gateway to Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, wildlife conservation, hospitality services, regional commerce.
Kasese
Uganda Western
Location
0.18, 30.08Mountain city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Kasserine
Tunisia Kasserine
Location
35.17, 8.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kasungu
Malawi Central
Location
-13.03, 33.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kati
Mali Koulikoro
Location
12.75, -8.07Military town, center of military operations and local culture.
Economic Role
Military center, regional trade, local commerce.
Katima Mulilo
Namibia Zambezi
Location
-17.50, 24.27Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Katiola
Ivory Coast Hambol
Location
8.13, -5.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Katse
Lesotho Thaba-Tseka
Location
-29.47, 28.50Dam town, known for Katse Dam and local culture.
Economic Role
Hydroelectric power, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Kayonza
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-1.92, 30.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kayunga
Uganda Central
Location
0.70, 32.90Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kazungula
Zambia Southern
Location
-17.82, 25.27Border town, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Kebili
Tunisia Kebili
Location
33.70, 8.97Oasis city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, oasis farming, regional trade, local commerce.
Kédougou
Senegal Kédougou
Location
12.55, -12.18Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.
Kelle
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-0.13, 15.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kenema
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
7.88, -11.18Diamond city, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kévé
Togo Maritime
Location
6.45, 1.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kgalagadi
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-24.00, 21.83Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.