Bassar

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Also known as: Bassari
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Bassari

Bassar, town, north-central Togo. The town lies in a major cotton growing area about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Sokodé, Togo’s second largest town. Bassar serves as an important centre for commercial trade. It has road links with Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) to the north and the national capital of Lomé to the south. The Bassar people inhabit the town and surrounding area. Pop. (2005 est.) 25,200.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Albert.