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Aného was founded in the late 17th century by Ane people fleeing from Denkyira attacks in Elmina.

Aného
Togo
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Aného

Togo

Country
Togo
Population
50.0K
Coordinates
6.23, 1.58
1273rd most populous city in the world

Aného, previously known as Anecho, Petit Popo or Little Popo, is a town in southeastern Togo, lying on the Gulf of Guinea near the border of Benin. It is situated 45 km east of the capital Lomé, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Togo in Maritime Region.

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