📖 About Tsévié

Tsévié is the capital of Togo's Maritime Region (Région Maritime), located approximately 35 kilometers north of the national capital Lomé. With around 75,000 residents, this administrative center serves as a transportation hub connecting Lomé to northern Togo and neighboring countries.

The city is home to Ewe people and serves as an important market town. Agriculture, particularly palm oil and food crops, forms the economic base. Tsévié represents regional Togo—administrative function, market traditions, and the Ewe cultural heartland.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Agriculture dominates—palm oil, cassava, corn, and other food crops. Market trade connects the region. Administrative services employ residents. Small-scale manufacturing includes food processing. The economy is primarily agricultural and commercial.

Ewe culture defines the region—Ewe language alongside French. Christianity has significant presence with traditional beliefs continuing. Music and dance are important. Market days bring communities together. Food features West African staples. The culture values community, tradition, and family ties.

📜 History

Ewe settlement established the area. German colonial rule (Togoland) brought the first European administration. French mandate followed World War I. Tsévié developed as a regional center during colonial times.

Togolese independence (1960) established current administrative structure. The city has grown as regional capital. Today Tsévié serves—administrative role, market center, and gateway to Togo's interior from the coastal capital.