Kara
TogoTG
Place in Kara Region, Togo
Kara is a city in northern Togo, situated in Kara Region, 413 km north of the capital Lomé. Kara is the capital of the Kara Region and, according to the 2010 census, had a population of 94,878. The Kara River flows through the city and is its main resource of water. The city developed from the 1970s onwards from the village originally known as Lama-Kara. Its growth was largely due to the influence of the previous Togolese head of state Gnassingbé Eyadéma; he was born in the nearby village of Pya and understood Kara's strategic position at a crossroads of two trade routes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 158,090
- Coordinates
- 9.551, 1.186
- Timezone
- Africa/Lome
- Elevation
- 312 m
Overview of Kara
Set in Togo, Kara is a mid-sized city. About 158,090 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Kara
Nature in Kara
(21)On the nature side, Kara offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Kara's activity profile. There are 21 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Kara
(15)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Kara.
Water Sports in Kara
(13)Water Sports in Kara covers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kara.
Nightlife in Kara
(9)Looking for nightlife? Kara has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kara.
Sports in Kara
(9)Kara records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. It is a direct read of Kara's activity profile. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Kara
(7)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Parachute as adventure options here. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kara.
Family in Kara
(3)For family, expect Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kara.
Shopping in Kara
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kara.
Wellness in Kara
(2)The wellness shortlist for Kara: Farms and Hammam. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kara. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Kara
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kara. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Kara
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Kara is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Lome on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara known for?
- Travellers associate Kara with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Togo and counts about 158,090 residents.
- What can you do in Kara?
- Kara is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kara?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Kara located?
- Kara belongs to Togo, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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