African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Muyinga
Burundi Muyinga
Location
-2.85, 30.33Northeastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ngozi
Burundi Ngozi
Location
-2.92, 29.82Northern major city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Port Harcourt
Nigeria Rivers
Location
4.82, 7.05Oil capital, center of petroleum industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, port services, regional commerce, local trade.
Rumonge
Burundi Rumonge
Location
-3.97, 29.43Southern city, center of fishing industry and commerce.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, port services, regional trade, local commerce.
Rutana
Burundi Rutana
Location
-3.92, 30.00Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ruyigi
Burundi Ruyigi
Location
-3.47, 30.25Eastern city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Sarh
Chad Moyen-Chari
Location
9.15, 18.38Southern major city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Kaduna
Nigeria Kaduna
Location
10.52, 7.44Administrative center, known for local culture and industry.
Economic Role
Administrative center, industrial hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Lagos
Nigeria Lagos
Location
6.52, 3.38Economic capital and largest city, center of commerce and industry.
Economic Role
Economic capital, commercial center, financial hub, port services, regional trade.
Jos
Nigeria Plateau
Location
9.92, 8.90Mining city, center of tin production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, tin production, regional commerce, local trade.
Maun
Botswana North-West
Location
-19.98, 23.42Gateway to Okavango Delta, center of tourism and wildlife conservation.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, wildlife conservation, aviation services, regional commerce.
Ali Adde
Djibouti Ali Sabieh
Location
11.15, 42.90Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ali Sabieh
Djibouti Ali Sabieh
Location
11.15, 42.72Southern major city, center of local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Am Dam
Chad Salamat
Location
11.03, 20.28Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Am Timan
Chad Salamat
Location
11.03, 20.28Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Am Zoer
Chad Wadi Fira
Location
14.12, 20.52Eastern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Arta
Djibouti Arta
Location
11.52, 42.85Mountain city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
As Eyla
Djibouti Dikhil
Location
11.33, 42.25Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Assamo
Djibouti Ali Sabieh
Location
11.20, 42.83Southern city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ati
Chad Batha
Location
13.22, 18.33Central city, center of agriculture and local commerce.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Balho
Djibouti Tadjoura
Location
11.75, 42.58Mountain city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.