Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
90,000,000 km2
Area
40 Mbps
Internet
10m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
LFW (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census. Located on the Gulf of Guinea at the southwest corner of the country, with its entire western border along the easternmost edge of Ghana's Volta Region, Lomé is the cou...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Togo
Region
Western Africa
Population
2.2M
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
10 m
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
LFW
GPS
6.13, 1.22
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 40 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
LFW airport just 6 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,009 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
450
Cafes
114
Bars
884
Fast Food
108
Shopping
Supermarkets
82
Convenience
330
Shopping Malls
69
Healthcare
Hospitals
71
Clinics
119
Pharmacies
193
Education
Schools
557
Universities
71
Libraries
16
Recreation
Parks
123
Playgrounds
9
Sports
393
Cinemas
4
Museums
7
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
439
Train Stations
2
Fuel Stations
177
Services
Banks
203
ATMs
20
Post Offices
38
Police
26
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
40 Mbps
Download
12 Mbps
Upload
19ms
Latency
15,819
Tests
3,786
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Feb - Dec
28°
J
28°
F
28°
M
27°
A
26°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
26°
S
27°
O
28°
N
28°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.9 C Range: 28.1 - 25.6 C Rain: 957 mm/year Sunshine: 3,491 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.8
Overall
AIRPORT
LFW
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
Lomé (UK: LOH-may, US: loh-MAY) is the capital and largest city of Togo.
The cross-border agglomeration of which Lomé is the centre has about 2 million inhabitants as of 2020.
History The city was founded by the Ewes and expanded in the 19th century by German, British and African traders, becoming the capital of Togoland in 1897.
At the end of the 19th century, British customs duties on imported products (especially on alcohol and tobacco) weighed very heavily.
Colonial period It was the threats of the British present in the neighboring Gold Coast (now Ghana) that put an end to the competition that Lomé provoked for their colony, which then provoked a call for the protection of Germany.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lomé known for?
Lomé is a city in Togo. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Lomé?
Lomé has an average download speed of 40 Mbps and upload speed of 12 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Lomé?
Lomé has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Lomé?
Lomé is served by LFW (Lomé–Tokoin International Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Lomé?
The population of Lomé is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Lomé have?
Lomé has 6,009 mapped points of interest, including 450 restaurants, 71 hospitals, 557 schools.
What country is Lomé in?
Lomé is located in Togo.