Guérin-Kouka

Guérin-Kouka lies in the northwestern Kara Region and is the capital of Dankpen Prefecture, about 100 kilometres west of Kara city. The town received its double name during the French colonial era in honour of the French governor Camille Guérin and is today an important administrative and trading hub for the region. The surroundings of Guérin-Kouka are marked by extensive Sudanian savanna, where baobab and néré trees play a vital role in the local economy. Economically the region is based on the cultivation of yams (it is one of Togo's most important yam-growing areas), millet, sorghum and groundnuts, as well as livestock raising. The population is predominantly Konkomba, a people known for their traditional dances and harvest festivals. The local market is held twice a week and draws traders from neighbouring Ghana, with which the region has close economic and family ties.

Nearby cities

Kara

Kara is a dynamic city in the north, strongly influenced by being near the home region of the former president.

Bassar

Bassar is known throughout West Africa for its traditional iron smelting, with furnaces that can still be visited today.

Niamtougou

Niamtougou hosts the country's second international airport and serves as a key logistical hub in the north.

Bafilo

Bafilo nestles at the foot of the Alédjo Mountains and is famous for its traditional weaving cooperatives.

Kandé

Kandé is the primary gateway for visiting Koutammakou, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Tamberma people.

Kanté

Kanté is closely linked to the Tamberma region and serves as a service hub for the inhabitants of the famous tower houses.

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Pagouda

Pagouda is located in the heart of Kabyè land and is known for its terraced fields and traditional mining.

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Kpagouda

Kpagouda is located in the hilly landscape of the Kara Region and is known for its traditional Kabyè festivals and wrestling matches.

Pya

Pya is known as the birthplace of longtime president Gnassingbé Eyadéma and holds great symbolic significance in Togo.

Yadé

Yadé is a historic site in the Kara Region, known for its traditional clan structures and the preservation of ancient legends.

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Sanda-Kagbanda

Sanda-Kagbanda is located near Kara and serves as a center for local grain and vegetable trading.

Sirka

Sirka is nestled in the foothills of the Kabyè Mountains and is known for its stunning views across the savanna.

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park

Togo's largest national park protects an impressive variety of ecosystems, from mountains to savannahs.

Sabi Lamba

Sabi Lamba is a quiet rural center in the Kara Region, characterized by traditional agriculture and small craft workshops.

History & landmarks

Sarakawa

Historical site and wildlife reserve known for the monument of a major 1974 plane crash.

Kara Congress Palace

This monumental building in Kara serves as a congress center and a venue for major political and cultural gatherings.

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Kara Stadium

A central sports stadium in northern Togo, serving as a venue for football matches and regional sports events.

Grand Mosque of Kara

A striking religious center in the city of Kara, defining the northern cityscape with its traditional architecture and minarets.

Kara Central Market Building

The striking building of the Kara central market complex is the city's economic centerpiece and a major landmark.

Koutammakou

The land of the Batammariba people, famous for its unique two-story mud tower-houses called Takienta.

Kara Bridge

This important bridge crosses the Kara River and is a crucial landmark of the transport infrastructure in northern Togo.

Nature

Koumongou River

An important tributary of the Oti in northern Togo, flowing through remote savanna areas.

Kara River

The Kara River is the centerpiece of the region of the same name and shapes local agriculture.

More places

Iron Smelting Sites of Bandjeli

The Bassar region is renowned for its millennia-old iron smelting tradition, with the furnaces of Bandjeli being among the most significant.

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Bassar Yam Fields

Bassar is famous for the cultivation of yams, which play a central role in local cuisine and traditional festivals.

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Mount Ibéti

A prominent mountain in the northern Atakora range, shaping the landscape of the Kara region.

Kandé Millet Fields

Millet is the most important grain in northern Togo and is grown on the vast fields around Kandé for daily needs.

Kéran National Park

The Kéran National Park in the north is a paradise for bird lovers and offers vast savannas and gallery forests.

Sarakawa Wildlife Reserve

This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, and buffaloes in a protected savanna landscape.

Koutammakou

This UNESCO World Heritage site in northeastern Togo is famous for the 'Takienta', the unique multi-story mud towers of the Batammariba p…

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Kabyè Mountains

The Kabyè Mountains are famous for their artistic terrace farming, which has created a unique cultural landscape.