Plateaux Region district, Togo

Places to visit near Badou

Badou is a town in Plateaux Region district, Togo, home to about 24,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 28 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Abbatiale de l'Ascension (50 km), Cascade Yikpa (66 km) and Tagbo Falls (72 km).

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Badou at a glance

Location
Plateaux Region district, Togo
Population
about 24,000
Coordinates
7.5833° N, 0.6000° E
Places within 50 km
52 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Badou

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Badou: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Badou

109 churches within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Bible Baptist Church of Badou (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Badou

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Jesus Christ Statue (34 km); the best-known is Chef Désiré Olagba (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Badou

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Aklowa Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badou

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Mont Edouka (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Badou

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Central Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Badou

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Badou. The closest is Parc Zoo de Témédja (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Badou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 200 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badou
  2. 33 km Mont Edouka · viewpoint, Oti Region
  3. 39 km Akposo Ukuve · cave, Oti Region
  4. 38 km St. Peter Claver's Cathedral in Jasikan · church, Oti Region
  5. 40 km Abbatiale de l'Ascension · church, Plateaux Region
  6. 40 km Aklowa Waterfall · waterfall, Plateaux Region
  7. 10 km Back to Badou

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    All places near Badou by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Badou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches28109Bible Baptist Church of Badou (2 km)
    Other attractions1251Ékéto Élavagnon (37 km)
    Forts & heritage237Jesus Christ Statue (34 km)
    Waterfalls217Aklowa Waterfall (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213Mont Edouka (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Central Mosque (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Parc Zoo de Témédja (61 km)
    Caves14Akposo Ukuve (33 km)
    Temples12ICGC Restoration Temple Jasikan (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastère Abbaye de l'Assomption (Moniales Bénédictines) (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Captage Réseau Aep Agavé (51 km)
    Parks01Park Fontaine Omidoudou (73 km)

    Badou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Badou?

    Aklowa Waterfall (waterfall, about 10 km), Bible Baptist Church of Badou (church, about 2 km), Abbatiale de l'Ascension (church, about 50 km), St. Peter Claver's Cathedral in Jasikan (church, about 30 km), Akposo Ukuve (cave, about 33 km), Mont Edouka (viewpoint, about 33 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Badou?

    52 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 12 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Badou?

    Bible Baptist Church of Badou, about 2 km by road; Catholique (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Badou?

    Jesus Christ Statue, about 34 km by road; Chef Désiré Olagba (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Badou?

    Aklowa Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Cascade d'Ayomé (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Badou?

    Start in Badou, visit Mont Edouka, then Akposo Ukuve, then St. Peter Claver's Cathedral in Jasikan, then Abbatiale de l'Ascension, then Aklowa Waterfall, and drive back — about 200 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Badou?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Badou

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Badou’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Badou on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.