Palimé

Palimé, formerly Kpalimé, town, major commercial centre in the Plateaux region, southwestern Togo, western Africa, situated about 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Lomé, the national capital. The town lies in a mountainous area important for cultivation of coffee, cacao, and oil palms. A large portion of these crops is transported from Palimé by road and rail to Lomé. Palimé serves as a major centre for commercial trade in Togo. The Ewe people inhabit the town and surrounding area. Pop. (2005 est.) 71,400.