African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Tshikapa
Democratic Republic of the Congo Kasaï
Location
-6.42, 20.80Diamond mining city, center of diamond industry and commerce.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, regional commerce.
Uvira
Democratic Republic of the Congo Sud-Kivu
Location
-3.40, 29.13Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bubanza
Burundi Bubanza
Location
-3.08, 29.40Northwestern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Bugendana
Burundi Gitega
Location
-3.50, 29.85Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Bururi
Burundi Bururi
Location
-3.95, 29.62Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Cankuzo
Burundi Cankuzo
Location
-3.22, 30.55Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Cibitoke
Burundi Cibitoke
Location
-2.88, 29.12Northwestern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Clarens
South Africa Free State
Location
-28.52, 28.42Mountain town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Dundo
Angola Lunda Norte
Location
-7.38, 20.83Diamond mining center, important for Angola's mineral industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining hub, mineral processing, regional commerce.
Gihanga
Burundi Bubanza
Location
-3.07, 29.35Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Gitega
Burundi Gitega
Location
-3.43, 29.92Current political capital, center of government and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, government services, cultural heritage, regional trade.
Huambo
Angola Huambo
Location
-12.78, 15.74Second largest city, center of Ovimbundu culture and traditions, educational hub.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, manufacturing, educational services, regional trade hub.
Isale
Burundi Bujumbura Rural
Location
-3.35, 29.35Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Karuzi
Burundi Karuzi
Location
-3.10, 30.17Central city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kayanza
Burundi Kayanza
Location
-2.92, 29.62Northern city, center of coffee production and agriculture.
Economic Role
Coffee production, agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kenitra
Morocco Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Location
34.26, -6.58Industrial city, center of manufacturing and local culture.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Kiganda
Burundi Muramvya
Location
-3.20, 29.65Small town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Kirundo
Burundi Kirundo
Location
-2.58, 30.10Northern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Makamba
Burundi Makamba
Location
-4.13, 29.80Southern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Mohammedia
Morocco Casablanca-Settat
Location
33.69, -7.38Industrial city, center of petroleum industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Petroleum industry, industrial center, regional commerce, local trade.
Muramvya
Burundi Muramvya
Location
-3.27, 29.62Central city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.