Lomé
Lomé 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. Located on the Gulf of Guinea at the southwest corner of the country, with its entire western border along the easternmost edge of Ghana's Volta Region, Lomé is the country's administrative and industrial center, which includes an oil refinery. It is also the country's chief port, from where it exports coffee, cocoa, copra, and oil palm kernels.
Getting to Lomé
The main border crossing from Ghana is Aflao, less than 2 km from the city centre. Visa on arrival is available at both airport and land border from Ghana for CFA 10,000 - 15,000 depending on your nationality and is good for one week. It can be extended for a month for no extra charge. As of January 2019, you can get a 3-month visa at the border for Ghana for 705 Ghana sedis (US$145).
- 01Lomé–Tokoin International Airport
Things to do
Enjoy beaches (but do take care for your safety), there are so many, such as:
- 01Marcelo Beach
- 02Royal Beach Lome
Another bar/beach type setting that may or may not have an admission fee.
- 03Lac Est
Where to eat
Local street food is plentiful, and a large plate of rice or pate costs 200CFA. Lebanese restaurants are peppered throughout Lomé, with the best being in Kodjoviakope and wrapping around with the Boulevard. Recommended are Al Mohatas by the Route de Kpalime and Al Sultan's in Kodjoviakope. Most plates cost CFA 1,000-2,000.
Getting around Lomé the local way
- Get aroundYou can book rides on a motorcycle, tricycle (tuk-tuk), and a range of autos, from basic to luxurious.
From Wikivoyage: Lomé, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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