City of Sokode in Togo- Multi Ethnic and Multi Religious

Second largest city in the country, City Sokode in Togo is also the seat of Tchaoudio as well as the central region in the country. Located at a distance of 339 km to the north of Lome; the city houses around 113,000 people. Mo and Mono rivers flank both sides of the city. Large scale diversities in the ethnic and religious characters of the people render it a multi ethnic and multi religious city.

Accommodations
Accommodations are available for all types of visitors in Sokode. A couple of expensive hotels as well as budget hotels are there. People wishing to have exclusive accommodation can camp in guest house or choose among few hostels that are around. Though, there are no bed & breakfast facilities in the city, but a few lodge and restaurants assume the role helping out the tourists that are looking for economic camping. While the accommodations in Sokode are not very expensive in comparison to such accommodations in other cities across the world, the amenities offered are quite good. All major city parts offer safe accommodations and many nearby facilities.

Brief History
Developed in the pre-colonial times as one of the commercial crossroads on the road between Benin and Ghana, City Sokode has now become a place of passage on the only road north and south of Togo. Rapid urbanization took place during colonization. Traditionally, the city has been handled by the chiefs of villages. Head of Komah assumes the supreme role these days.

Getting Around
One of the largest cities in Togo, Sokhode can be conveniently explored with use of guide books. One can walk around the city shopping and viewing the sites. Public transports like bus and bush taxi can take care of moving around the city. Minibuses are the other major mode of transportation. But finding a taxi or a bus could be difficult without prior booking. Overcrowding of vehicles and frequent boarding of new passengers can create problems for the visitors at times.

Places of Interest
Above all, Sokode is known for its festivals. “Gadao-Terraced-Koso” is a three day festival from Friday through Sunday that attracts majority of the people who visit the city on one purpose or the other. Different festivals are also conducted by different clans. Details about the places of interests in Sokode can be obtained from the local tourism department or from the travel agencies.

Sokode Currency
CFA Franc is the currency operative in Sokode. Coins are available in the dimensions of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100. Banknotes are available in the dimension of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 franc notes. Keeping track of latest news would is advisable, as it can help you pay the right price for everything.