Vogan
Vogan | |
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Vogan Location in Togo | |
Coordinates: 6°20′N 1°32′E / 6.333°N 1.533°ECoordinates: 6°20′N 1°32′E / 6.333°N 1.533°E | |
Country | Togo |
Region | Maritime Region |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 1,019 |
Vogan is a town and canton located in the Maritime Region of Togo. It lies approximately 45–60 km northeast of Lomé, the capital of Togo, and is the capital of Vo prefecture. It is known for its Friday market, which has one of the largest voodoo markets in West Africa. Vogan town is a town of Ewe people. Vogan has one of the biggest colourful market in Togo.[1] On Friday people from Aneho, lome, even from Ghana arrive to buy or sell goods in Vogan market. Currently Vogan is ruled by the King senou Odzima KALIPE IV.
Notable people[]
- Joseph Amedokpo, artist
- , Stand-up comedian
- Alex-Etsri Dosseh-Ayron, author of the national anthem
References[]
- ^ "Vogan friday market". www.lonelyplanet.com.
Categories:
- Populated places in Maritime Region
- Cantons of Togo
- Togo geography stubs