African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kolda
Senegal Kolda
Location
12.88, -14.95Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Komono
Republic of the Congo Lékoumou
Location
-3.20, 13.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kono
Sierra Leone Eastern
Location
8.68, -10.97Diamond town, center of diamond mining and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, diamond production, regional trade, local commerce.
Konongo
Ghana Ashanti
Location
6.62, -1.22Mining town, known for gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.
Korhogo
Ivory Coast Poro
Location
9.46, -5.63Northern capital, center of Senufo culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kosti
Sudan White Nile
Location
13.17, 32.67River port, center of trade and local culture.
Economic Role
River port, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Koubia
Guinea Labé
Location
11.58, -11.90Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koulamoutou
Gabon Ogooué-Lolo
Location
-1.13, 12.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koulikoro
Mali Koulikoro
Location
12.87, -7.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Koungheul
Senegal Kaolack
Location
13.98, -14.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kouroussa
Guinea Kankan
Location
10.65, -9.88Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kousseri
Cameroon Extrême-Nord
Location
12.08, 15.03Northern border city, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, regional trade.
Koutiala
Mali Sikasso
Location
12.38, -5.47Cotton center, known for cotton production and local culture.
Economic Role
Cotton industry, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kpalimé
Togo Plateaux
Location
6.90, 0.63Mountain city, center of agriculture and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kpandu
Togo Plateaux
Location
6.82, 0.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kribi
Cameroon Sud
Location
2.93, 9.92Coastal city, center of tourism and fishing industry.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, fishing industry, port services, regional commerce.
Kuacjok
South Sudan Gogrial
Location
8.30, 27.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Kufra
Libya Fezzan
Location
24.18, 23.30Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Kumba
Cameroon Sud-Ouest
Location
4.63, 9.45Southwestern major city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kumbo
Cameroon Nord-Ouest
Location
6.20, 10.67Northwestern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Laascaanood
Somalia Sool
Location
8.47, 47.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.