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The following is a list of the 100 largest cities in Africa by urban population using the most recent official estimate. This reflects only cities located geographically in Africa including related islands.
Nigeria's Lagos is the largest city in Africa, with a minimum population of nine million (some estimates say the population is more than twice that number) – it is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, so the number is sure to increase.
Lagos, in Nigeria, ranked as the most populated city in Africa as of 2024, with an estimated population of roughly nine million inhabitants living in the city proper. Kinshasa, in Congo, and...
15 lut 2023 · Africa's biggest cities (in terms of population) are as intriguing and varied as the continent's rich history. Everything from bustling ports and ultramodern skyscrapers to traditional markets and complicated slums makes up the energetic mix of these places.
14 mar 2023 · Business Insider presents the top 10 most populated cities in Africa in 2023. This list is courtesy of World Population Review, a data platform dedicated to tracking population growth and decline...
17 sty 2024 · With a population of 22.6 million, Egypt’s capital is the largest city in Africa and arguably Africa’s most famous. Cairo is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, largely due to ancient landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and the Valley Temple, all of which are located 11 miles southwest of the ...
13 kwi 2024 · Lagos, Nigeria, with 9,000,000 inhabitants, is the most populous city in Africa, significantly ahead of Kinshasa, Republic of the Congo, and Cairo, Egypt, which have 7,786,000 and 7,734,600 inhabitants, respectively.
