Sokodé Population 2026
Sokodé has a population of 117,811, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇹🇬 Togo, located in Centrale. Roughly 1.2% of Togo's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Lomé, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,811
Rank in Togo
#2
Coordinates
8.98°N, 1.13°E
~402 m elevation · Africa/Lome
Distance to capital (Lomé)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centrale
Cities near Sokodé
FAQ
What is the population of Sokodé?
Sokodé has a population of 117,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Togo.
What region is Sokodé in?
Sokodé is located in Centrale, Togo.
Is Sokodé the capital of Togo?
No, the capital of Togo is Lomé, about 318 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.