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Togo

Forêt de Missahoé

Classified forest

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Forêt de Missahoé, Classified forest in Kloto, Togo.

The forest extends across 14 square kilometers of the southern slopes of Togo Mountains, containing mahogany, iroko, and giant yucca trees.

The French overseas governor L. Pechoux established this protected forest through decree number 185-53/EF on March 17, 1953.

Local communities participate in forest management through the Missahoe Classified Forest Management Committee, maintaining traditional ecological knowledge.

The forest receives visitors from March to October during the rainy season when temperatures average 25 degrees Celsius.

Scientists have documented 113 tree species from 33 families, including Albizia zygia and Antiaris toxicaria, alongside numerous beetles and butterflies.

Location: Kloto

Inception: March 17, 1953

Address: WHJF+G6G, Kpalime, Togo Kpalime Kpalime

GPS coordinates: 6.95860,0.59430

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52

Visit of Noteworthy Sites and Cultural Locations in Togo

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Togo extends from the coast of the Gulf of Guinea to forested plateaus inland. The country contains several national parks, including Fazao Malfakassa and Keran, where elephants, antelopes, and numerous bird species live. The waterfalls at Aklowa and Kpimé cascade over multiple tiers through tropical vegetation. The Koutammakou region in the northeast displays traditional clay architecture with characteristic Tatas, fortified dwellings of the Batammariba people. In Lomé, German and French colonial buildings reflect the history of the 19th and 20th centuries, while local markets like the Marché des Féticheurs present traditional practices and commerce. Mount Agou rises to 986 meters and provides views across surrounding valleys and plantations. The coastal area includes sandy beaches along the Atlantic and Lac Togo, a lagoon used for fishing and water activities. Temple ruins and shrines are distributed throughout the country, documenting the animist traditions of various ethnic groups.

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