African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mwenezi
Zimbabwe Masvingo
Location
-21.50, 30.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Mwinilunga
Zambia North-Western
Location
-11.73, 24.43Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
N'Djamena
Chad N'Djamena
Location
12.11, 15.04Capital and largest city of Chad, center of government and commerce.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Nabeul
Tunisia Nabeul
Location
36.45, 10.73Coastal city, center of pottery and local culture.
Economic Role
Pottery industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Nacala
Mozambique Nampula
Location
-14.57, 40.68Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Nador
Morocco Oriental
Location
35.17, -2.93Border city, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Nakasongola
Uganda Central
Location
1.32, 32.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nalut
Libya Tripolitania
Location
31.87, 10.98Mountain city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Namayingo
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.25, 33.88Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nampula
Mozambique Nampula
Location
-15.12, 39.27Northern capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Namutumba
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.83, 33.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Nasir
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
8.62, 33.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Néma
Mauritania Hodh Ech Chargui
Location
16.62, -7.25Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Neno
Malawi Southern
Location
-15.38, 34.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Neves
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.35, 6.55Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Ngoma
Rwanda Eastern
Location
-2.00, 30.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ngwenya
Eswatini Hhohho
Location
-26.18, 31.07Historic town, known for traditional culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Niamey
Niger Niamey
Location
13.51, 2.11Capital and largest city of Niger, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Niamtougou
Togo Kara
Location
9.77, 1.10Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Niefang
Equatorial Guinea Centro Sur
Location
1.87, 10.32Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Nioro du Rip
Senegal Kaolack
Location
13.75, -15.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.