African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Pantufo
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.40, 6.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pedra Badejo
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.13, -23.53City on Santiago Island, center of fishing and agriculture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, agricultural center, local commerce.
Peka
Lesotho Leribe
Location
-28.95, 27.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pemba
Mozambique Cabo Delgado
Location
-12.97, 40.52Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Petauke
Zambia Eastern
Location
-14.23, 31.33Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Phalombe
Malawi Southern
Location
-15.80, 35.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pibor
South Sudan Jonglei
Location
6.78, 33.13Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pirada
Guinea-Bissau Gabú
Location
12.42, -14.15Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Pita
Guinea Labé
Location
11.07, -12.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Plaisance
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.67, 55.47Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Podor
Senegal Saint-Louis
Location
16.65, -14.97Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Port Glaud
Seychelles Mahé
Location
-4.67, 55.42Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Port Loko
Sierra Leone Northern
Location
8.77, -12.78Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Port Mathurin
Mauritius Rodrigues
Location
-19.68, 63.42Port town, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Port-Gentil
Gabon Ogooué-Maritime
Location
-0.72, 8.78Oil capital, center of petroleum industry and commerce.
Economic Role
Oil industry, port services, maritime trade, regional commerce.
Porto Alegre
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.05, 6.40Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Abade
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.50, 6.85Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Cantagalo
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.80, 7.15Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Caué
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.85, 7.20Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia das Conchas
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.25, 6.60Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Praia Fernão Dias
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.55, 6.90Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.