Why visit
Lomé is Togo's coastal capital, running along the Gulf of Guinea with markets, beaches, colonial layers, and easy access to Lake Togo. It is compact and useful for a short West African city stop.
How to use this result
Use it as a capital-city prompt
Lomé is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Togo. Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
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Before planning around Lomé, compare airport access, local transport, time zone, neighborhood choices, weather, safety guidance, and whether another city in Togo better matches the trip style.
Lomé at a glance
City population
2.2 million
Elevation
13 m
43 ft
Time zone
UTC+0
Africa/Lome
Airport
LFW
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport
Togo at a glance
Country center
8.0°, 1.2°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
56,785 km²
21,925 mi²
Subregion
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr)
XOF
Dial
+228
Language
French
Demonym
Togolese
Internet
.tg
UN
Member state
ISO code
TG / TGO
Where in the world
8.0° - 1.2°
Togo
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Did you know
- Lome is one of West Africa's few capitals located directly on an international border area, close to Ghana.
- Grand Marche is one of the city's main commercial landmarks.
- Lome is one of the few capitals pressed directly against a land border; its western streets end at Ghana.
- Togo is a narrow country only 50 km wide at the coast but stretches 550 km inland.
- Koutammakou, home of the Batammariba people, features distinctive mud tower houses (tatas) and is a UNESCO site.
Bordering Togo
Traveler notes
- Grand Marché is the city's main market landmark
- The beach road gives the city its long Atlantic edge
- Togoville and Lake Togo make an easy nearby history trip
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Lomé
What currency is used in Lomé?
Lomé uses the West African CFA franc (Fr), ISO code XOF.
What languages are spoken in Togo?
The primary language is French.
What is the international calling code for Togo?
The calling code is +228.
When is the best time to visit Lomé?
Nov–Feb. Check current weather and local events before booking.
What airport serves Lomé?
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (IATA: LFW).
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