African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Tinghir
Morocco Drâa-Tafilalet
Location
31.52, -5.53Desert town, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tivaouane
Senegal Thiès
Location
14.95, -16.82Religious city, center of Tijaniyya brotherhood and Islamic culture.
Economic Role
Religious center, pilgrimage destination, regional commerce, local trade.
Tmassah
Libya Fezzan
Location
26.37, 15.80Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Togoville
Togo Maritime
Location
6.23, 1.48Historic city, center of Togolese culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Tonj
South Sudan Warrap
Location
7.27, 28.68Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tonota
Botswana Central
Location
-21.48, 27.48Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Torit
South Sudan Eastern Equatoria
Location
4.42, 32.57Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tororo
Uganda Eastern
Location
0.68, 34.18Mining city, center of cement production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, cement production, regional commerce, local trade.
Tougué
Guinea Labé
Location
11.45, -11.67Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Toumodi
Ivory Coast Iffou
Location
6.55, -5.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tozeur
Tunisia Tozeur
Location
33.92, 8.13Oasis city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, oasis agriculture, regional commerce, local trade.
Traghen
Libya Fezzan
Location
27.53, 14.43Desert city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Trindade
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé
Location
0.30, 6.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Triolet
Mauritius Pamplemousses
Location
-20.05, 57.55Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tromelin
Mauritius Tromelin
Location
-15.88, 54.52Island territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Trou aux Biches
Mauritius Pamplemousses
Location
-20.03, 57.55Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.
Ts'ehlanyane
Lesotho Butha-Buthe
Location
-28.90, 28.10National park, known for nature conservation and local culture.
Economic Role
Nature conservation, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Tsabong
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-26.02, 22.40Southern town, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets, regional commerce.
Tsévié
Togo Maritime
Location
6.43, 1.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Tshabong
Botswana Kgalagadi
Location
-26.02, 22.40Small town, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets, regional commerce.
Tsoelike
Lesotho Qacha's Nek
Location
-30.03, 28.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.