African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Mtwapa
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.93, 39.75Coastal town near Mombasa, center of tourism and hospitality industry.
Economic Role
Tourism, hospitality services, fishing industry, regional commerce.
Mumias
Kenya Kakamega
Location
0.33, 34.48Small town in Kakamega County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Mutomo
Kenya Kitui
Location
-1.58, 38.02Small town in Kitui County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Namanga
Kenya Kajiado
Location
-2.55, 36.78Border town with Tanzania, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, limited local services.
Naro Moru
Kenya Nyeri
Location
-0.17, 37.02Small town near Mount Kenya, center of tourism and farming community.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural services, limited local commerce.
Ruiru
Kenya Kiambu
Location
-1.15, 36.95Industrial town near Nairobi, center of manufacturing and suburban development.
Economic Role
Manufacturing, industrial services, suburban commerce.
Shimoni
Kenya Kwale
Location
-4.65, 39.38Small coastal town, center of fishing community and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism, limited local commerce.
Simunye
Eswatini Lubombo
Location
-26.22, 31.95Sugar town, known for sugar production and local culture.
Economic Role
Sugar industry, agricultural processing, regional commerce.
Takaungu
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.52, 39.90Small coastal town, center of local community and fishing industry.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, local markets, limited commerce.
Ugunja
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.18, 34.32Small town in Siaya County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Watamu
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.35, 40.02Coastal resort town, center of tourism and marine conservation.
Economic Role
Tourism, hospitality services, marine conservation, fishing industry.
Webuye
Kenya Bungoma
Location
0.62, 34.77Industrial town in Bungoma County, center of paper manufacturing.
Economic Role
Paper manufacturing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Orapa
Botswana Central
Location
-21.33, 25.37Diamond mining town, center of diamond mining industry.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Selibe-Phikwe
Botswana Central
Location
-21.97, 27.83Mining town, center of copper and nickel mining industry.
Economic Role
Mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Adjarra
Benin Ouémé
Location
6.52, 2.58Suburb of Porto-Novo, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, suburban development.
Akpro-Missérété
Benin Ouémé
Location
6.45, 2.55Suburb of Porto-Novo, center of urban development and commerce.
Economic Role
Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.
Belas
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.90, 13.20Suburb of Luanda, center of residential and commercial development.
Economic Role
Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.
Bimbo
Central African Republic Ombella-M'Poko
Location
4.25, 18.42Suburb of Bangui, center of urban development and commerce.
Economic Role
Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.
Cacuaco
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.78, 13.42Suburb of Luanda, center of port and industrial activities.
Economic Role
Port services, industrial center, logistics hub.
Caxito
Angola Bengo
Location
-8.58, 13.66Provincial capital, center of local administration and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Cazenga
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.92, 13.25Suburb of Luanda, center of urban development and commerce.
Economic Role
Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.