African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Labé
Guinea Labé
Location
11.32, -12.28Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Larache
Morocco Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Location
35.18, -6.15Coastal city, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Lastoursville
Gabon Ogooué-Lolo
Location
-0.82, 12.70Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Le Kef
Tunisia Le Kef
Location
36.17, 8.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Le Morne
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.45, 57.32Historic village, known for Le Morne Brabant and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Leer
South Sudan Unity
Location
8.30, 30.15Oil town, center of petroleum production and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional trade, local commerce.
Lékoni
Gabon Haut-Ogooué
Location
-1.58, 14.25Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lélouma
Guinea Labé
Location
11.42, -12.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Letlhakeng
Botswana Kweneng
Location
-24.10, 25.03Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Lichinga
Mozambique Niassa
Location
-13.30, 35.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Likoma
Malawi Northern
Location
-12.07, 34.73Island town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Lindi
Tanzania Lindi
Location
-10.00, 39.72Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Linguère
Senegal Louga
Location
15.38, -15.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lira
Uganda Northern
Location
2.25, 32.90Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Lola
Guinea Nzérékoré
Location
7.80, -8.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Loubomo
Republic of the Congo Niari
Location
-4.20, 12.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Louga
Senegal Louga
Location
15.62, -16.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Loukoléla
Republic of the Congo Cuvette
Location
-1.02, 17.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Luangwa
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.62, 30.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Luba
Equatorial Guinea Bioko Sur
Location
3.45, 8.55City on Bioko Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Lukulu
Zambia Western
Location
-14.37, 23.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.