Cities in Africa - Best Places to Visit

There are 1,156 cities in Africa. Marrakesh is the most popular city with a population of 995,871.

1993

Mvurwi

Town in Zimbabwe known for its agriculture

Pop. 15,646

1994

Baie du Tombeau

Coastal city in Mauritius with beaches

Pop. 15,301

1995

Mapoteng

City in Berea, Lesotho with local markets

Pop. 14,161

1996

Kyaka

City in Kagera known for its agriculture

Pop. 13,810

1997

Karema, Tanzania

City in Katavi, Tanzania near Lake Tanganyika

Pop. 12,630

1998

Chemin-Grenier

Coastal town in Mauritius with beautiful beaches

Pop. 12,457

1999

Kaliua

City in Tabora, Tanzania

Pop. 12,362

2000

Essau

City in North Bank, Gambia with local economy

Pop. 11,758

2001

Ross Béthio

City in Saint-Louis, Senegal

Pop. 11,588

2002

Lallmatie

City in Flacq, Mauritius

Pop. 10,641

2003

Mazowe

City in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe

Pop. 9,966

2004

Amlamé

City in Plateaux, Togo

Pop. 9,870

2005

Marsassoum

City in Kolda, Senegal, known for agriculture

Pop. 9,815

2006

Pamplemousses

City in Pamplemousses, Mauritius

Pop. 9,682

2007

Guérin-Kouka, Dankpen

City in Kara, Togo with local markets

Pop. 9,570

2008

Ngaparou

Coastal city in Thiès region

Pop. 9,525

2009

Longido, Longido District

City in Arusha, Tanzania

Pop. 9,403

2010

Mattru Jong

City in Southern Province, Sierra Leone

Pop. 8,199

2011

Mpal, Senegal

City in Senegal with historical significance

Pop. 8,133

2012

Mahenge

City in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Pop. 7,768

2013

Kartung

City in Western, Gambia

Pop. 5,213

2014

Brikama Ba

City in Central River, Gambia

Pop. 5,086

2015

Demba Kunda

City in Upper River, Gambia

Pop. 4,817

2016

Cap Malheureux

City in Riviere du Rempart, Mauritius

Pop. 4,803

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