Regions of Togo

Regions of Togo
CategoryUnitary state
LocationTogo
Number5
Populations
Areas
  • Smallest: Maritime, 6,100 km2 (2,355 sq mi)
  • Largest: Plateaux, 16,975 km2 (6,554 sq mi)
Government
  • Regional government
Subdivisions

Regions (French: régions) are the first-level administrative divisions of Togo. They are subdivided into prefectures, which can be further broken down into communes. Each region has an elected regional government and a capital city that acts as its administrative seat. The regional governments have jurisdiction over some local affairs, but most powers are shared with the national government.