Atakpamé
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Atakpamé is the fifth largest city in Togo by population (84,979 inhabitants in 2006), located in the Plateaux Region of Togo.[1] Cotton production was fostered in the area during German colonial rule.
History
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In 1898, the Atakpamé district was established in Togoland and it was the last district established under German rule. Colonial Governor Hans Georg von Doering established a district office in Atakpamé that was similar to a manor from East Prussia.Template:Sfn The Colonial Council attempted to boost cotton production in Atakpamé in 1900.Template:Sfn Christian missionaries were barred from going north of Atakpamé in 1913.Template:Sfn
Agbaba, despite being in the Krachi District, was administered from Atakpamé during French rule due to the similar languages in the areas.Template:Sfn
It was during this campaign that Alhaji Grunshi fired the first shot by anyone in British service during the war. Most native residents of the city are the Ana subgroup of the Yoruba people.[2][3]
Demographics
The Ewe language is spoken in Atakpamé.Template:Sfn During German rule the area had a permanent Muslim population of 50.Template:Sfn
Infrastructure
A railway between Atakpamé and Lomé was completed in 1911.Template:Sfn
Climate
Atakpamé has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) characterised by a short dry season with the northeasterly harmattan trade winds from November to February and a lengthy though not intense wet season between March and October.[4] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
International relations
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Twin towns — Sister cities
Atakpamé is twinned with:
- Template:Flagicon Niort, France
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