African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Meru
Kenya Meru
Location
-0.05, 37.65County headquarters, center of Meru culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Mhlume
Eswatini Lubombo
Location
-26.03, 31.82Sugar town, known for sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Sugar industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Moyale
Kenya Marsabit
Location
3.52, 39.05Border town with Ethiopia, center of cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, regional services.
Muranga
Kenya Muranga
Location
-0.72, 37.15County headquarters, center of Kikuyu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Naivasha
Kenya Nakuru
Location
-0.72, 36.43Major town in Rift Valley, center of flower farming and tourism.
Economic Role
Flower farming, tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Nanyuki
Kenya Laikipia
Location
0.02, 37.07Gateway to Mount Kenya, center of tourism and agricultural community.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade, military base.
Narok
Kenya Narok
Location
-1.08, 35.87County headquarters, center of Maasai culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, tourism, regional commerce.
Ntoum
Gabon Estuaire
Location
0.38, 9.78Industrial town, known for port services and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, industrial development, regional commerce.
Nyahururu
Kenya Laikipia
Location
0.03, 36.37Town in Laikipia County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Nyeri
Kenya Nyeri
Location
-0.42, 36.95County headquarters, center of Kikuyu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
San-Pédro
Ivory Coast Bas-Sassandra
Location
4.75, -6.63Port city, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Sebkha
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.07, -15.95Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Siaya
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.07, 34.28County headquarters, center of Luo culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Tema
Ghana Greater Accra
Location
5.67, -0.02Industrial city, center of manufacturing and port services.
Economic Role
Industrial center, port services, manufacturing hub, regional commerce.
Tevragh-Zeina
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.10, -15.95Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Thika
Kenya Kiambu
Location
-1.05, 37.08Industrial town near Nairobi, center of manufacturing and agriculture.
Economic Role
Manufacturing, agricultural processing, industrial services.
Toujounine
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.12, -15.97Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Tshaneni
Eswatini Lubombo
Location
-26.10, 31.75Sugar town, known for sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Sugar industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Vihiga
Kenya Vihiga
Location
0.05, 34.72County headquarters, center of Luhya culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Voi
Kenya Taita Taveta
Location
-3.38, 38.57Major town in Taita Taveta County, center of local community and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Wajir
Kenya Wajir
Location
1.75, 40.07County headquarters, center of Somali culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, regional commerce.