Fun facts about Atakpamé
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The Oyo Empire controlled Atakpamé in the 1700s.
Atakpamé
Togo
Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population, located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
From the “History” section
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The Atakpamé Orange Lodge is notable among historians because its original records were kept in English, even though the town was under French rule.
Atakpamé
Togo
Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population, located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
From the “History” section
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A railway between Atakpamé and Lomé was completed in 1911.
Atakpamé
Togo
Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population, located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Atakpamé has a tropical savanna climate characterized by a short dry season and a lengthy wet season.
Atakpamé
Togo
Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population, located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
From the “Climate” section
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Atakpamé is twinned with Niort, France.
Atakpamé
Togo
Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population, located in the Plateaux Region of Togo. Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
From the “International relations” section
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