Sokodé, Togo's second-largest city with a population of around 189,000, serves as a key commercial hub for the surrounding agricultural areas. Located in the central part of the country, 339 kilometers north of Lomé, it is the seat of the Tchaoudjo Prefecture and Centrale Region, positioned between the Mo and Mono rivers. A diverse and multi-religious city, Sokodé is primarily Muslim, with the Kotokoli people forming the ethnic majority. The city's vibrant cultural mix reflects its historical role as a crossroads of trade and tradition.