African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Wote
Kenya Makueni
Location
-1.78, 37.63County headquarters, center of Kamba culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Wundanyi
Kenya Taita Taveta
Location
-3.40, 38.37Small town in Taita Taveta County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Garissa
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.46, 39.65Gateway to North Eastern Kenya, center of Somali culture in Kenya, major trading hub for pastoral communities.
Economic Role
Major commercial center for livestock trade, agricultural processing, and cross-border trade with So...
Zouérat
Mauritania Tiris Zemmour
Location
22.73, -12.47Mining city, center of iron ore production and industry.
Economic Role
Mining industry, iron ore production, regional commerce, local trade.
Gaborone
Botswana South-East
Location
-24.63, 25.92Capital and largest city of Botswana, center of modern development and government.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, financial center, government services, regional trade hub.
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt South Sinai
Location
27.92, 34.33Tourism city, center of Red Sea tourism and diving.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, diving industry, hospitality services, regional commerce.
Baragoi
Kenya Samburu
Location
1.78, 36.78Small town in Samburu County, center of pastoral community, important for regional connectivity.
Economic Role
Local trading center, livestock market, agricultural services.
Butere
Kenya Kakamega
Location
0.20, 34.50Small town in Kakamega County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Local trading center, agricultural services, small-scale commerce.
Diani Beach
Kenya Kwale
Location
-4.30, 39.58Famous beach resort destination, center of coastal tourism and Swahili culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, hospitality industry, beach resorts, water sports.
Emali
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.08, 37.47Small town in Makueni County, center of local farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, transportation hub.
Gem
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.10, 34.30Small town in Siaya County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Hola
Kenya Tana River
Location
-1.50, 40.03County headquarters of Tana River, center of local administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets.
Keroka
Kenya Nyamira
Location
-0.78, 34.95Small town in Nyamira County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Kibwezi
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.20, 37.72Agricultural town in Makueni County, center of farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, local markets.
Langata
Kenya Nairobi
Location
-1.32, 36.82Suburb of Nairobi, center of diplomatic community and expatriate population.
Economic Role
Residential area, diplomatic services, tourism, suburban commerce.
Letlhakane
Botswana Central
Location
-21.42, 25.58Diamond mining town, center of diamond mining industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Liboi
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.30, 40.20Border town with strong Somali cultural influence, important for cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
Economic Role
Border trading post, livestock market, cross-border commerce with Somalia.
Litein
Kenya Kericho
Location
-0.58, 35.18Small town in Kericho County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Londiani
Kenya Kericho
Location
-0.17, 35.58Small town in Kericho County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Loyangalani
Kenya Marsabit
Location
2.75, 36.72Small town on Lake Turkana shore, center of local fishing community.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism, limited local commerce.
Makindu
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.28, 37.82Small town in Makueni County, center of local farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, transportation hub.