Dapaong

Dapaong

Dapaong

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Culture & Heritage

Capital of the Savanes region and gateway to Moba country, Dapaong reveals a rural Togo of cliffs, troglodytic granaries and cross-border markets.

The city of Dapaong, situated in northern Togo, nestles within rolling hills. It's an ideal base for exploring the country's remote northern fringes and immersing yourself in Moba culture, while discovering the region's many historical sites.

Economy

Dapaong plays a pivotal role in West African trade flows, occupying a strategic position for the movement of goods destined for Burkina Faso and Niger. The local economy is consequently one of Togo's most significant. The city's economic hub is its market, home to diverse commerce—textiles, millet and livestock among them. Dapaong contributes substantially to Togo's broader economy.

What to Do in Dapaong?

The caves and granaries of Nano and Maproug, carved into cliffsides, alongside the rock paintings of Namoudjoga, constitute the region's principal tourist attractions.

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