Dapaong
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Would you visit or live in Dapaong?
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High caution — reconsider plans
UK FCDO advises against all travel within 30 km of the border except for Dapaong and the N1 highway; elsewhere in Savanes Region only essential travel is recommended.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dapaong month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dapaong are typically January, June and October, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and August the wettest (about 207 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0 | 20.5 | 0 | 10.6 |
| February | 36.2 | 22.7 | 1 | 10.8 |
| March | 38.2 | 26.2 | 6 | 10.3 |
| April | 37.9 | 27.1 | 24 | 10.3 |
| May | 35.5 | 26.1 | 54 | 10.3 |
| June | 32.4 | 24.4 | 76 | 9.9 |
| July | 29.9 | 23.1 | 167 | 9.0 |
| August | 28.6 | 22.6 | 207 | 7.9 |
| September | 29.4 | 22.7 | 161 | 9.0 |
| October | 32.1 | 23.0 | 59 | 10.1 |
| November | 34.5 | 22.2 | 1 | 10.9 |
| December | 34.2 | 21.0 | 0 | 10.5 |
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01 · QuestionsQuestions about Dapaong
Where northern terrain meets the savanna
Dapaong is a city in northern Togo and the prefecture seat of Tône within the Savanes Region, positioned near the border with Burkina Faso at 10.86225 latitude and 0.20762 longitude. It functions as the capital of the Savanes Region, with a recorded population of 58,071 at the 2010 Census.
What defines the local climate
The city experiences a tropical savanna climate classified under the Köppen system as Aw. This environment supports specific agricultural pursuits across the surrounding landscape, including the cultivation of cotton, millet, corn, jatropha, and dry-season or against-season tomatoes that have intensified since the 2000s for export to Lomé.
02 · DistrictsDistricts and local character in Dapaong
Landscape and Climate
Dapaong is a city in northern Togo and the prefecture seat of Tône in the Savanes Region, of which it serves as the capital. Situated 638 km north of the capital Lomé near the border with Burkina Faso, the city occupies a geographic coordinate of latitude 10.86225 and longitude 0.20762.
Tropical savanna climate
Northern latitude expanses
Savanes Region terrain
The local environment experiences a tropical savanna climate classified as Aw under the Köppen climate system. Located 638 km north of Lomé, the area supports agricultural activities including the cultivation of cotton, millet, corn, dry-season tomatoes, and jatropha. The landscape accommodates transit routes toward Burkina Faso, Benin, and Niger, anchoring a regional economy driven by trade, craft manufacturing, and livestock within northern Togo.
03 · OverviewDapaong, in brief
Northern Horizon and Regional Capital
Dapaong functions as the regional capital of the Savanes Region in northern Togo, serving additionally as the prefecture seat of Tône. Positioned 638 km (396 mi) north of the capital Lomé near the border with Burkina Faso, the municipality recorded a population of 58,071 at the 2010 Census.
Tropical Savanna Terrain
The geography surrounding the municipality experiences a tropical savanna climate (Aw) under the Köppen climate classification. This environmental setting shapes the agricultural landscape, where local communities engage in the cultivation of cotton, millet, corn, jatropha, and dry-season or against-season tomato production that has intensified significantly since the 2000s for export to Lomé.
Crossroads of Savanes
Situated in the northern territory, the market town holds a strategic position for West African trade and the transit of goods toward Burkina Faso, Benin, and Niger. Predominantly populated by Moba, Gourma, Mossi, and Fulani groups, the community hosts the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dapaong alongside its central market spaces trading in fabric, sheep, and millet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dapaong
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dapaong located and what are its coordinates?
Dapaong is situated in Togo at geographic coordinates 10.8622, 0.2076, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dapaong?
Dapaong has a recorded population of approximately 58,071 and observes the Africa/Lome time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dapaong?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dapaong include FR-TG, EE, HNA, KBP, DAG, HA, with XOF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dapaong?
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