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Lomé (UK: ⫽ ˈ l oʊ m eɪ ⫽ LOH-may, US: ⫽ l oʊ ˈ m eɪ ⫽ loh-MAY) is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
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Lomé, city, capital of Togo. Lomé lies on the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic coast) in the extreme southwestern corner of the country. Selected as the colonial capital of German Togoland in 1897, it became important as an administrative, commercial, and transport centre.
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Lomé, a city with a unique blend of cultural heritage and modernity, is the vibrant capital and largest city of Togo. Nestled on the Gulf of Guinea, this bustling metropolis boasts a rich history, a thriving urban population of 837,437, and an expansive metropolitan area of 1,477,660 permanent residents as of the 2010 census.
The capital city of Togo is Lomé. With a population of 837,437, Lomé is also the country’s most populous city. The city has a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. To the north, the city is surrounded by a lagoon.
Lomé is the capital of Togo. The city is known for its markets, colonial-era architecture, and seaside promenade.
Lomé. Togo's capital – once dubbed “the pearl of West Africa” – may be a shadow of its former self, but it retains a charm and nonchalance. You'll probably appreciate its human scale and unexpected treats and gems: from tasty maquis (street-side eatery) food to colorful markets and palm-fringed boulevards.
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. With a population of 837,000 (2011), the city is the economic and cultural center of the country. Around a quarter of the country's population lives here.
