Sokodé, Togo

Sokodé is the second largest city in Togo and seat of the Tchaoudjo and Centrale Region in the center of the country, 339 kilometres (211 mi) north of Lomé. With a population of 86,500 (2004), currently at around 189,000, the city is situated between the Mo and Mono rivers, and it is a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural areas. It is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious city, but is dominated by Islam. It is an administrative center where the majority of Kotokolis live along with Muslims whose cloths are reminiscent of North Africa. Men have also been known to wear big boubous and women, the veil above beautifully colored outfits.