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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.
Some of the largest African countries, such as Nigeria and South Africa, have multiple cities with very large populations. In addition to Lagos, Nigeria is home to the cities of Kano and Ibadan, both of which have around 3.5 million residents, making them huge cities in their own right.
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.
17 sty 2024 · Cape Town is the tenth-most populous city in Africa, with a population of 5 million. Situated on the continent’s southernmost tip, on the edge of the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Cape Town is a prime shipping and trade location. It is also a major seaport for South Africa’s fishing industry.
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...
15 lis 2022 · Below is a list of African cities with the highest population. These cities are globally recognized economic hubs and grow in population yearly. The list contains data on population growth...
