Maritime Region district, Togo

Places to visit near Vogan

Vogan is a town in Maritime Region district, Togo, home to about 20,569 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 8 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Togo (18 km), Akodessawa Fetish Market (44 km) and Togo National Museum (52 km).

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Vogan, Togo
Vogan, Maritime Region district, Togo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vogan at a glance

Location
Maritime Region district, Togo
Population
about 20,569
Coordinates
6.3333° N, 1.5333° E
Places within 50 km
107 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vogan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vogan: 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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Forts & heritage near Vogan

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Monument Aux Morts (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vogan

47 churches within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Eglise Catholique St Bernard de Vogan (1 km); the best-known is Notre-Dame du Lac Togo (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vogan

24 museums within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Galerie Africa Ligth (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vogan

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Coco Beach Chez Antoine (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vogan

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (17 km); the best-known is Ditch (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vogan

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vogan. The closest is Ekwi (5 km); the best-known is Lake Togo (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Togo · lake · Maritime Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ekwi · lake · Maritime Region · ~5 km
  • Lake Vogan · lake · Maritime Region · ~8 km
  • Lac Ahémé · lake · Mono Department · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Lac Toho · lake · Mono Department · ~52 km
  • Lagune Togbadji · lake · Kouffo Department · ~62 km

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A one-day trip from Vogan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vogan
  2. 1 km Monument Aux Morts · monument, Maritime Region
  3. 17 km Lake Togo · lake, Maritime Region
  4. 7 km Notre-Dame du Lac Togo · church, Maritime Region
  5. 15 km A. Wicke 1888-1899 · heritage site, Maritime Region
  6. 4 km Monument de Jesus · monument, Maritime Region
  7. 17 km Back to Vogan

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How to reach Vogan

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    Within 15 km of Vogan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vogan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1557Monument Aux Morts (1 km)
    Churches4547Eglise Catholique St Bernard de Vogan (1 km)
    Other attractions2039OCDI Vogan (1 km)
    Museums824Galerie Africa Ligth (17 km)
    Beaches & coast512Coco Beach Chez Antoine (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Ekwi (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Mitogbodji (57 km)
    Temples34AD Temple Shalom de Dagbati -Todomé (23 km)
    Caves13Cave À Vin Corse Togo (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Tahir Mosquée 1 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites01Couvent Vodou (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Borne 2 ke (92 km)

    Vogan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vogan?

    Lake Togo (lake, about 18 km), Monument Aux Morts (monument, about 1 km), Couvent (attraction, about 16 km), Notre-Dame du Lac Togo (church, about 16 km), A. Wicke 1888-1899 (heritage site, about 17 km), Monument de Jesus (monument, about 17 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 20 other attractions, 8 museums, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vogan?

    Monument Aux Morts, about 1 km by road; Missinou (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vogan?

    Eglise Catholique St Bernard de Vogan, about 1 km by road; Église Baptiste Biblique Jésus Sauve (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vogan?

    Galerie Africa Ligth, about 17 km by road; Wood Home (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vogan?

    Start in Vogan, visit Monument Aux Morts, then Lake Togo, then Notre-Dame du Lac Togo, then A. Wicke 1888-1899, then Monument de Jesus, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vogan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vogan

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