La Caisse (Résidence du Bénin) — Residential Enclave, Lomé
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La Caisse — Résidence du Bénin
La Caisse, officially named Résidence du Bénin, is a highly sought-after residential district among the expatriate community and Togolese elites.
A neighborhood of the privileged
Résidence du Bénin is described as a "neighborhood of the privileged," home to ministers, company executives, international organization staff, and expatriates.
Characteristics
The district has a reputation for luxury and security. Unlike many parts of Lomé, Résidence du Bénin has precise addressing, all streets are paved, and residents have the financial capacity to pay for quality services (waste collection, private security, maintenance).
Daily life
The district's high standard of living allows for organized services, such as regular household waste collection — an example often cited to illustrate the contrast with other, less well-served districts of the capital.
Last verified: September 11, 2026 Sources: Lomé Accueil — La Caisse, Afrique Gouvernance — Waste collection, Résidence du Bénin
La Caisse (Résidence du Bénin) at the 2022 census
At Togo's fifth general population and housing census (RGPH-5, November 2022), INSEED counted 1,101 residents in La Caisse (Résidence du Bénin): 533 men and 568 women, or 94 men per 100 women. The neighbourhood belongs to the Golfe 3 commune, in the Golfe prefecture. It holds 2.1% of the commune's 52,769 residents and ranks 7 of 8 neighbourhoods by population. Greater Lomé has 2,188,376 residents.
Neighbourhoods of the Golfe 3 commune
| Neighbourhood | Residents (2022) | Men | Women | Share of the commune |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doumasséssé (Adéwui) | 20,792 | 10,272 | 10,520 | 39.4% |
| Lomé II | 10,902 | 5,667 | 5,235 | 20.7% |
| Tokoin Elavagnon | 7,273 | 3,723 | 3,550 | 13.8% |
| Gbonvie | 6,534 | 3,189 | 3,345 | 12.4% |
| Tokoin Lycee | 3,248 | 1,605 | 1,643 | 6.2% |
| Universite De Lome | 2,157 | 1,079 | 1,078 | 4.1% |
| La Caisse (Résidence du Bénin) | 1,101 | 533 | 568 | 2.1% |
| Kelegougan 3 | 762 | 412 | 350 | 1.4% |
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).