African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Taroudant
Morocco Souss-Massa
Location
30.47, -8.87Historic town, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tarrafal
Cabo Verde Santiago
Location
15.27, -23.77City on Santiago Island, center of fishing and local commerce.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, local commerce, regional trade.
Tataouine
Tunisia Tataouine
Location
32.93, 10.45Desert city, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Taza
Morocco Fès-Meknès
Location
34.22, -4.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tazirbu
Libya Fezzan
Location
25.75, 15.27Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tchamba
Togo Centrale
Location
9.03, 1.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tchibanga
Gabon Nyanga
Location
-2.93, 10.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tchintabaraden
Niger Tahoua
Location
15.90, 5.80Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Télimélé
Guinea Kindia
Location
10.90, -13.03Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Téra
Niger Tillabéri
Location
14.00, 0.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tessalit
Mali Kidal
Location
20.20, 1.02Desert town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tessaoua
Niger Maradi
Location
13.75, 7.98Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tete
Mozambique Tete
Location
-16.17, 33.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Teyateyaneng
Lesotho Berea
Location
-29.15, 27.72Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho Thaba-Tseka
Location
-29.52, 28.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Thamaga
Botswana Kweneng
Location
-24.70, 25.53Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Thiès
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.78, -16.92Industrial center, known for manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Thyolo
Malawi Southern
Location
-16.07, 35.13Tea town, center of tea production and local culture.
Economic Role
Tea industry, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tidjikja
Mauritania Tagant
Location
18.45, -11.42Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tillabéri
Niger Tillabéri
Location
14.22, 1.45Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tin-Essako
Mali Kidal
Location
18.43, 1.40Desert town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.