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Africa is currently the second-largest continent, spanning over an area of 30.3 million km2. The continent stands out for its rich culture, history and diversity. Moreover, the huge reserves of diamonds, cobalt, platinum, etc., are also popular among people who visit Africa often.
With a large number of cities, Africa can be an ideal place for living or a vacation. Keep reading to know about the top and major cities in Africa.
There are currently multiple primary and secondary cities in Africa. They are spread across 54 countries within the continent. Visiting Africa for the first time can get overwhelming if you are unaware of the names of African cities and countries and cities to identify the right places to stay or explore.
Here is a list of some of the major cities in Africa for your convenience:
| Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
| Algiers | 363 km2 | 45,712,529 | $319 (One Person) / $919 (Family of four) |
| Cairo | 2,734 km2 | 22,183,000 | $285 (One Person) / $831 (Family of four) |
| Kinshasa | 9,965 km2 | 16,316,000 | $512 (One Person) / $1411 (Family of four) |
| Lagos | 1,171.28 km2 | 15,946,000 | $377 (One Person) / $1090 (Family of four) |
| Kaduna | 45,061 km2 | 9,032,200 | $191 (One Person) / $539 (Family of four) |
| Dar Es Salaam | 1,493 km2 | 7,776,000 | $411 (One Person) / $1294 (Family of four) |
| Johannesburg | 1,644.98 km2 | 5,783,000 | $515 (One Person) / $1511 (Family of four) |
| Addis Ababa | 527 km2 | 5,461,000 | $445 (One Person) / $1409 (Family of four) |
| Cape Town | 2,461 km2 | 4,890,000 | $415 (One Person) / $1256 (Family of four) |
| Nairobi | 696.1 km2 | 4,735,000 | $411 (One Person) / $1214 (Family of four) |
| Kano | 499 km2 | 4,348,000 | $240 (One Person) / $660 (Family of four) |
| Ibadan | 3,080 km2 | 3,875,000 | $252 (One Person) / $717 (Family of four) |
| Casablanca | 384 km2 | 3,752,000 | $429 (One Person) / $1275 (Family of four) |
| Abidjan | 2,119 km2 | 3,677,115 | $582 (One Person) / $1670 (Family of four) |
| Accra | 20.4 km2 | 2,605,000 | $422 (One Person) / $1221 (Family of four) |
| Pretoria | 687.54 km2 | 2,566,000 | $412 (One Person) / $1231 (Family of four) |
| Khartoum | 1,010 km2 | 1,974,647 | $466 (One Person) / $1298 (Family of four) |
| Kigali | 730 km2 | 1,745,555 | $357 (One Person) / $1086 (Family of four) |
| Soweto | 200 km2 | 1,271,628 | $360 (One Person) / $1037 (Family of four) |
| Marrakesh | 230 km2 | 1,049,000 | $350 (One Person) / $1063 (Family of four) |
Now that you know about the top cities in Africa, it can be helpful to learn more about some interesting details about these. Africa is known for its age-old traditions and customs, which have contributed to such facts. Here are some details that will surprise you about the African cities:
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