List of rivers of Togo facts for kids

Togo is a country in West Africa, and like many places, its rivers are super important! Rivers are natural flowing watercourses, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river. They provide water for drinking, farming, and even transportation. In Togo, rivers play a big role in the daily lives of people and the country's environment.

Rivers of Togo

Rivers often flow into larger bodies of water, like oceans or big lakes. The area of land where all the rain and water eventually flows into a particular river system is called a "drainage basin" or "watershed." Think of it like a giant funnel collecting water for one main river. Smaller rivers that flow into a bigger river are called "tributaries."

Rivers Flowing into the Gulf of Guinea

Most of Togo's rivers flow south into the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. This is where the country's main rivers end their journey.

The Volta River System

The Volta River itself is mostly in Ghana, but some of its important tributaries flow through Togo. A tributary is like a smaller river or stream that joins a larger one. The Volta River system is one of the largest in West Africa.

• The Todzie River is one of the tributaries that eventually joins the Volta River.
• The Oti River (also known as the Pendjari River) is a very important tributary of the Volta River. It flows through parts of Togo and is known for its wildlife.
  • The Arli River flows into the Oti River.
    • The Doubodo River is a smaller stream that joins the Arli.
    • The Moribonga River also flows into the Arli River.
  • The Mo River is another tributary of the Oti River.
    • The Katassou River flows into the Mo River.
  • The Kara River is a significant river in Togo that joins the Oti.
    • The Kawa River is a tributary of the Kara River.
  • The Kpasa River is another river that joins the Oti.
  • The Koumongou River also flows into the Oti River.
  • The Koulpélogo River is a tributary of the Oti.
  • The Rivière River is another stream that contributes to the Oti.
  • The Singou River also flows into the Oti River.
  • The Toubili River is another tributary of the Oti.

The Mono River System

The Mono River is one of the most important rivers in Togo. It forms part of the border between Togo and Benin before flowing into the Gulf of Guinea. It's a vital source of water for many communities.

• The Amou River is a major tributary of the Mono River.
  • The Amoutchou River flows into the Amou River.
  • The Oulou River also joins the Amou River.
• The Anie River is another tributary of the Mono.
• The Couffo River also flows into the Mono River.
• The Gbaga Canal is a waterway connected to the Mono River system.
  • • Lake Togo is a large lagoon that is part of this system.
      • The Haho River flows into Lake Togo.
      • The Sio River also flows into Lake Togo.
• The Khra River is another tributary of the Mono.
• The Nokpoué River flows into the Mono River.
• The Nymassila is another stream in the Mono River basin.
• The Ogou River is a significant tributary of the Mono River.

The Zio River

• The Zio River is another river in Togo that flows directly into the Gulf of Guinea.