Vogan

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Vogan
Vogan is located in Togo
Vogan
Vogan
Location in Togo
Coordinates: 6°20′N 1°32′E / 6.333°N 1.533°E / 6.333; 1.533Coordinates: 6°20′N 1°32′E / 6.333°N 1.533°E / 6.333; 1.533
CountryFlag of Togo.svg Togo
RegionMaritime Region
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,019

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[]

  1. ^ "Vogan friday market". www.lonelyplanet.com.


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