Bafilo
Place in Kara Region, Togo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Place in Kara Region, Togo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bafilo is a city in Togo south of Kara and north of Sokode in Tchaoudjo Region.
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Bafilo | |
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Coordinates: 9°21′N 1°16′E | |
Country | Togo |
Region | Kara Region |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 23,085 |
It is known for its large mosque, wagasi cheese, its weaving industry and the nearby Bafilo Falls.
During World War I, a skirmish took place in Bafilo between French and German troops in on 13 August 1914. French forces first crossed the border between French Dahomey and German Togoland on 8 or 9 of August 1914. French units in north-eastern Togoland came into contact with German ones on 13 August in the districts of Sansane-Mangu and Sokode-Balfilo. After some light fighting, the French company retreated after facing resistance stronger than they had expected.[1]
Although this was technically a victory for German forces, it did little to stall the Allied advance and by the end of August the colony was surrendered to the Allies.
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