African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Ramotswa
Botswana South-East
Location
-24.72, 25.87Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Ranérou
Senegal Matam
Location
15.30, -13.97Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rebola
Equatorial Guinea Bioko Norte
Location
3.72, 8.83City on Bioko Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Rehoboth
Namibia Hardap
Location
-23.32, 17.08Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Renk
South Sudan Upper Nile
Location
11.83, 32.82Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Riaba
Equatorial Guinea Bioko Sur
Location
3.38, 8.77City on Bioko Island, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ribeira Afonso
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.10, 6.45Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Ribeira Peixe
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Coastal town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Richard-Toll
Senegal Saint-Louis
Location
16.47, -15.68Agricultural center, known for sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, sugar production, regional trade, local commerce.
River Cess
Liberia River Cess
Location
5.47, -9.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rivière du Rempart
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.10, 57.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rodrigues
Mauritius Rodrigues
Location
-19.70, 63.42Island territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Roma
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.45, 27.72Educational center, known for National University of Lesotho and local culture.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Rosso
Mauritania Trarza
Location
16.50, -15.82Border city, center of cross-border trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Border trading post, regional trade, local commerce.
Rotifunk
Sierra Leone Southern
Location
8.22, -12.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rubavu
Rwanda Western
Location
-1.70, 29.25Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, lakeside resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Rufunsa
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.17, 29.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ruhango
Rwanda Southern
Location
-2.25, 29.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ruhengeri
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.50, 29.63Mountain city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, mountain resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Rulindo
Rwanda Northern
Location
-1.75, 29.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rumbek
South Sudan Lakes
Location
6.80, 29.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.