African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Khemisset
Morocco Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Location
33.82, -6.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Khorixas
Namibia Kunene
Location
-20.37, 14.97Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibale
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.80, 33.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibangou
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-2.92, 12.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibuku
Uganda Eastern
Location
1.03, 33.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibungo
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.17, 30.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kibuye
Rwanda Western
Location
-2.07, 29.35Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Kidal
Mali Kidal
Location
18.43, 1.40Desert capital, center of Tuareg culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kiffa
Mauritania Assaba
Location
16.62, -11.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kigoma
Tanzania Kigoma
Location
-4.88, 29.63Lake city, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Kindamba
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-3.92, 14.52Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kindia
Guinea Kindia
Location
10.05, -12.87Agricultural center, known for farming and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kinkala
Republic of the Congo Pool
Location
-4.35, 14.77Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kirehe
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.25, 30.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kismayo
Somalia Jubbada Hoose
Location
-0.36, 42.55Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Kissidougou
Guinea Faranah
Location
9.18, -10.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kitgum
Uganda Northern
Location
3.28, 32.88Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kodok
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
9.88, 32.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koforidua
Ghana Eastern
Location
6.08, -0.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koidu
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.63, -10.97Diamond city, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional commerce, local trade.
Kolahun
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.03, -9.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.