African Cities Timeline

Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises

Nioro du Sahel

Mali Kayes

Location
15.23, -9.58

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkambe

Cameroon Nord-Ouest

Location
6.47, 10.90

Northwestern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkayi

Republic of the Congo Bouenza

Location
-4.18, 13.28

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkhata Bay

Malawi Northern

Location
-11.60, 34.30

Lakeside town, center of tourism and local culture.

Economic Role

Tourism hub, fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkhotakota

Malawi Central

Location
-12.92, 34.30

Lakeside town, center of tourism and local culture.

Economic Role

Tourism hub, fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkimi

Equatorial Guinea Centro Sur

Location
1.62, 10.40

Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkongsamba

Cameroon Littoral

Location
4.95, 9.93

Mountain city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Nkue

Equatorial Guinea Wele-Nzas

Location
1.40, 10.98

Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Norton

Zimbabwe Mashonaland West

Location
-17.88, 30.70

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Notsé

Togo Plateaux

Location
6.95, 1.17

Historic city, center of Ewe culture and local administration.

Economic Role

Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.

Nsang

Equatorial Guinea Kié-Ntem

Location
2.05, 11.13

Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Nsanje

Malawi Southern

Location
-16.92, 35.27

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nsawam

Ghana Eastern

Location
5.82, -0.35

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nsok

Equatorial Guinea Kié-Ntem

Location
2.02, 11.27

Northern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.

Economic Role

Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.

Ntcheu

Malawi Central

Location
-14.82, 34.63

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Ntchisi

Malawi Central

Location
-13.37, 34.00

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nyagatare

Rwanda Eastern

Location
-1.30, 30.32

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nyala

Sudan South Darfur

Location
12.05, 24.88

Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.

Economic Role

Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.

Nyamagabe

Rwanda Southern

Location
-2.35, 29.58

Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.

Economic Role

Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.

Nyanza

Rwanda Southern

Location
-2.35, 29.75

Historic city, center of royal heritage and local culture.

Economic Role

Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.

Nyonie

Gabon Estuaire

Location
0.37, 9.22

Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.

Economic Role

Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.