African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Tsumeb
Namibia Oshikoto
Location
-19.25, 17.72Mining town, known for copper production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, copper production, regional trade, local commerce.
Tubmanburg
Liberia Bomi
Location
6.87, -10.82Mining town, known for iron ore and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Tutume
Botswana Central
Location
-20.48, 27.03Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Ubari
Libya Fezzan
Location
26.58, 12.77Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Umuahia
Nigeria Abia
Location
5.53, 7.48Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Usakos
Namibia Erongo
Location
-22.00, 15.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Uyo
Nigeria Akwa Ibom
Location
5.05, 7.93Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Vacoas-Phoenix
Mauritius Plaines Wilhems
Location
-20.30, 57.48Twin cities, center of commerce and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Vahun
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.17, -9.92Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Vangaindrano
Madagascar Atsimo-Atsinanana
Location
-23.35, 47.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Vatomandry
Madagascar Atsinanana
Location
-19.33, 48.98Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Vélingara
Senegal Kolda
Location
13.15, -14.12Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe Matabeleland North
Location
-17.93, 25.83Tourist city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, Victoria Falls, regional commerce, local trade.
Vilanculos
Mozambique Inhambane
Location
-22.00, 35.32Coastal town, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Vilankulo
Mozambique Inhambane
Location
-22.00, 35.32Coastal town, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Vogan
Togo Maritime
Location
6.33, 1.53Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Voinjama
Liberia Lofa
Location
8.42, -9.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Wa
Ghana Upper West
Location
10.07, -2.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Waddan
Libya Fezzan
Location
29.17, 16.13Desert city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Wakiso
Uganda Central
Location
0.40, 32.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Warri
Nigeria Delta
Location
5.52, 5.75Oil city, center of petroleum industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional commerce, local trade.