List of Togo Regions and Capitals

Togo is divided into 5 regions, which are further divided into 30 prefectures. Here is a list of the 5 regions of Togo:

Togo is a narrow country in West Africa located between Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso, with a short coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. The country is divided into 5 administrative regions and further subdivided into prefectures for local governance. Lomé is the capital of Togo and also the country’s largest city, serving as the main center for trade, transport, and government.

Togo stretches from tropical coastal plains in the south to savanna landscapes in the north, with hills, forests, rivers, and farming regions spread across the country. Different regions are known for agriculture, phosphate mining, trade, fishing, tourism, and traditional crafts, and the country’s mix of ethnic communities and local cultures gives each part of Togo its own character and identity.

Key Facts

National capital: Lomé | Total population: 8,095,498 (2022 Census) | Total area: 56,785 km² (21,925 sq miles) | Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF - CFA) | Bordering countries: Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso | Total Regions: 5 | Total Prefectures: 39

List of Regions and Capitals of Togo

Total administrative divisions shown: 5 | Combined population: 8,095,498 | Combined area: 56,785 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Plateaux Region - 6,554 sq mi (16,975 km²)
• Centrale Region - 5,090 sq mi (13,182 km²)
• Kara Region - 4,532 sq mi (11,738 km²)
• Savanes Region - 3,394 sq mi (8,790 km²)
• Maritime Region - 2,355 sq mi (6,100 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Maritime Region - Population: 3,200,000 (2022 Census)
• Plateaux Region - Population: 1,900,000 (2022 Census)
• Centrale Region - Population: 1,100,000 (2022 Census)
• Kara Region - Population: 985,000 (2022 Census)
• Savanes Region - Population: 910,498 (2022 Census)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Maritime Region - 2,355 sq mi (6,100 km²)
• Savanes Region - 3,394 sq mi (8,790 km²)
• Kara Region - 4,532 sq mi (11,738 km²)
• Centrale Region - 5,090 sq mi (13,182 km²)
• Plateaux Region - 6,554 sq mi (16,975 km²)

Regions by Geographic Grouping

• Central Highlands: Centrale Region
• Northern Highlands: Kara Region
• Northern Savanna: Savanes Region
• Southern Coast: Maritime Region
• Western Highlands: Plateaux Region

Regions with Coastline

• Maritime Region

Landlocked Regions

• Centrale Region
• Kara Region
• Plateaux Region
• Savanes Region

Regions Sharing an International Border

• Kara Region - borders Ghana and Benin
• Maritime Region - borders Ghana
• Plateaux Region - borders Ghana
• Savanes Region - borders Burkina Faso and Ghana

Major Economic Activities by Region

Important Natural and Cultural Areas

• Lomé Grand Market: Maritime Region
• Koutammakou UNESCO Site: Kara Region
• Mount Agou: Plateaux Region
• Fazao-Malfakassa National Park: Centrale Region
• Lake Togo: Maritime Region
• Dapaong Savanna Area: Savanes Region

Sources

• National Institute of Statistics and Economic and Demographic Studies of Togo
• Government of Togo
• World Bank - Togo Data
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Togo
• CIA World Factbook - Togo