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Mandouri
ℹ️Practical info — Mandouri
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💡 Tips
- Visit the local market early in the morning to witness the peak activity of traders from across the borders.
- Carry sufficient CFA Francs in cash, as there are no ATMs available in Mandouri.
- The best time to visit is during the cool dry season from November to February for more manageable heat.
- Always ask for permission before taking photographs of local people or their homes.
- Use bush taxis (sept-places) for regional travel, as they are the most common way to get around.
🍽 Food
A fried local cheese commonly found at street food stalls around the market area.
A thick corn-based porridge, traditionally served with spicy vegetable sauces and river fish.
A traditional, slightly sour drink brewed locally and served in communal settings.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for colorful fabrics made by the Gourma and Moba ethnic groups at the main market.
High-quality, natural shea butter is sold here directly by the local producers.
The vast floodplains provide a peaceful setting for nature observation and views.
A secluded protected area, good for birdwatching and experiencing the raw savanna.
Water temperature…
Mandouri is the capital of Kpendjal-Ouest Prefecture in the easternmost part of the Savanes Region, just a few kilometres from the border with Benin. The town nestles in a vast, often dust-dry savanna plain that turns lush green during the short rainy season, providing excellent conditions for millet, sorghum, maize and groundnut cultivation. The population is predominantly Gourmantché and Anoufom, whose languages and customs are closely linked with those of neighbouring regions in Benin and Burkina Faso. Mandouri's economy is based on subsistence farming, livestock trading and the processing of shea butter, soumbala and groundnut oil. Its location along the Oti River also enables fishing and small-scale irrigated gardening. The wider area encompasses the Oti-Mandouri Faunal Reserve, home to antelopes, warthogs and water birds, and an important stopover for migratory birds.
- Location: Togo
- Nearby: Bogou (48 km)
- Population: ~5.203 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 1 | 4 | 10 | 56 | 100 | 156 | 220 | 268 | 197 | 83 | 6 | 0 |
Geography
Facts
- Mandouri is the easternmost town in the Savanes Region of Togo.
- The Oti River partially marks the border with Benin in this area.
- The Kpendjal Prefecture is known for its intensive cattle farming.
- Mandouri is located about 60 kilometers east of the town of Dapaong.
- Flooding of the Oti River often affects the daily life of the town.
- The Gourma language is widely spoken among the inhabitants of Mandouri.
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