Moving to West Virginia from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to West Virginia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to West Virginia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Charleston averages 73°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Togo to West Virginia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2,010 ↑ 6% vs 2022

people moved from Togo to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and West Virginia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

TG
8.4%
WV
40.5%

Togo performs better than West Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TG
35.0%
WV
84.7%

West Virginia performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
WV
4.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
WV
$46,834

West Virginia generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
WV
72.8 yrs

West Virginia performs significantly better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Charleston Rain: 44.4 in/yr (1128 mm)
73° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Charleston
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 61°/47°F (16°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 67°/54°F (20°/12°C)
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Month Lome Charleston
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 57°/43°F (13.7°/6.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 65°/52°F (18.3°/10.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 72°/59°F (22.2°/14.9°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/24.9°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.5°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 82°/72°F (27.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 75°/62°F (23.7°/16.9°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 67°/54°F (19.6°/12.0°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from West Virginia?

Working remotely from West Virginia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Togo and West Virginia.

How is healthcare in West Virginia compared to Togo?

Togo performs better than West Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in West Virginia compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in Charleston is 73°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Charleston receives around 44.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in West Virginia?

The official language in West Virginia is English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG
Population 8,492,333 1,852,994
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911