Mount Agou, Mountain summit in Kloto, Togo.
Mount Agou is a mountain summit in Kloto, southwestern Togo, rising about 986 meters above sea level as part of the Atakora range. Its slopes are covered with coffee and cocoa plantations that shape the local landscape.
The mountain was called Baumann Peak during German colonial rule from the 1880s through World War I and served as a strategic location. A World War II hospital once operated at its peak and was later converted into a communications facility.
The Ewe people farm these slopes for coffee and cocoa, making agriculture central to how the community uses the mountain and its surroundings.
Access is via dirt roads connecting nearby villages, with the town of Kpalime serving as a good starting point for visits. Local guides can be arranged there and are helpful for navigating the hilly terrain.
Adangme refugees settled in the region during the late 17th century to escape the slave trade, and their descendants still inhabit the area today. This heritage shapes the cultural fabric of the local communities.
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