What Are People From Togo Called?

Name: Togo
Address: West Africa, Togo

West Africa, Togo

Togo

People from Togo are called:

People from Togo are called Togolese.

Demonym:

Togolese

Pronunciation:

/ˈtoʊɡəliːz/

About Togo

Capital city: Lomé.
Narrow West African country known for phosphate mining and port activities.
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic groups and traditional crafts.
French is official language with Ewe and Kabye widely spoken.

Quick Facts

Population:: 8,848,699 (2024 est.)
Country:: Togo
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Ewe word 'to' (water) and 'go' (shore), meaning 'by the water', referring to Lake Togo.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Ghana

west of Togo

People are called:

Ghanaian

Benin

east of Togo

People are called:

Beninese

Burkina Faso

north of Togo

People are called:

Burkinabe

Quick Facts

Population:: 8,848,699 (2024 est.)
Country:: Togo
Region:: West Africa

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