Sokodé

Sokodé

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Sokodé is the second largest city in Togo, with a population of 86,500 (2004). Situated convert|339|km north of Lomé, in the center of the country, in Centrale Region, between the Mo and Mono rivers, it is a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural areas.

Sokodé is home to the Tem people.

The town is home to Semassi F.C., while other attractions include the Sokodé Old Grand Mosque and the annual Knife Festival.

Sokodé is Kotokro's hometown. He was the first founder of Sokodé.


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