Togo
Togo has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1998. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Togo as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: April 15, 1998
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2025-2029
Total of Mandate Years: 4
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Togo (1)
Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba · Cultural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)
- Agglomération Aného Glidji · submitted: December 16, 2021
- Greniers en série des grottes de Nok, Mamproug, Kouba et Bagou · submitted: December 16, 2021
- Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar · submitted: December 16, 2021
- Parc national Fazao-Malfakassa · submitted: December 16, 2021
Country Profile Togo
Official Name: Togolese Republic
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Lomé
Population (2024): 9,515,236
Land Area: 54,390 km²
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)