Golfe 5 Commune (Aflao-Gakli) — Lomé
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Golfe 5 Commune (Aflao-Gakli)
Golfe 5 Commune, also known as Aflao-Gakli, is a border commune west of Lomé, directly neighboring Ghana.
Geography
The commune is bordered to the north by Agoè-Nyivé 1 and Agoè-Nyivé 3 communes, to the south by Golfe 4 commune, to the northwest by Agoè-Nyivé 5, and to the west by Golfe 7 commune and Ghana.
Demographics
At the November 2022 census (RGPH-5), the commune had 169,993 residents (80,221 men and 89,772 women) in 12 neighbourhoods, 7.8% of Greater Lomé. The most populous are Avedji Telessou (31,612), Totsi (25,559), Agbalepedogan (22,076).
Administration
- Mayor: Kossi Agbenyega Aboka, elected September 11, 2019
Districts and villages (12 neighbourhoods at the 2022 census)
Gakli/Djidjolé, Tokoin Casablanca, Akosombo Tamé, Akosombo Atikoumé, Agbalépedogan, Agbalépedo Dabla Kopé, Totsigan, Totsivi Gblenkomé, Adidoadin, Soviépé, Avenou Batomé, Avedji Telessou, Avedji Anyigbe, Adigomé Teshie, Wessome Hetchavi, Apedokoè Legbanou, Avedji Kpodji, Avedji Awounogbé, Avedji Adidome, Amadahomé, Adidogomé, Apedokoè Molèdji, Avedji Anyigbe Sud, Avenou Kletigomé.
Character
Golfe 5 is a vast and diverse commune, blending established residential areas (Adidogomé) with expanding sectors toward the Ghanaian border. Proximity to Ghana encourages cross-border trade.
Last verified: September 11, 2026 Source: District Autonome du Grand Lomé — Golfe 5 Commune
Key figures
- Population at the November 2022 census (RGPH-5): 169,993 inhabitants
- Share of Greater Lomé: about 7.8% (Greater Lomé: 2,188,376 inhabitants)
These figures come from INSEED's RGPH-5 booklet 1 (French). We found no official area for each commune.
The 12 neighbourhoods of the Golfe 5 commune (2022 census)
| Neighbourhood | Residents (2022) | Men | Women | Share of the commune |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avedji Telessou | 31,612 | 14,825 | 16,787 | 18.6% |
| Totsi | 25,559 | 12,042 | 13,517 | 15.0% |
| Agbalepedogan | 22,076 | 10,677 | 11,399 | 13.0% |
| Aflao Gakli | 17,108 | 8,035 | 9,073 | 10.1% |
| Amadahome | 15,647 | 7,315 | 8,332 | 9.2% |
| Apedokoe | 14,800 | 6,920 | 7,880 | 8.7% |
| Wessome | 11,547 | 5,592 | 5,955 | 6.8% |
| Soviepe | 11,021 | 5,195 | 5,826 | 6.5% |
| Adidoadin | 6,394 | 3,010 | 3,384 | 3.8% |
| Anyigbe | 6,313 | 2,950 | 3,363 | 3.7% |
| Avenou Batome | 4,829 | 2,285 | 2,544 | 2.8% |
| Teshie | 3,087 | 1,375 | 1,712 | 1.8% |
Official source (accessed 17 October 2026)
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic and Demographic Studies (INSEED), RGPH-5, booklet 1: spatial distribution of the population by sex (French), 2022: resident population by sex of every neighbourhood of the Golfe and Agoè-Nyivé prefectures (tables 10 and 11).