# Bassar

> city in Togo

**Wikidata**: [Q810474](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q810474)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bassar

## Summary
Bassar is a city located in the country of Togo. It is classified as a large human settlement and serves as a distinct administrative or geographic entity within the region. The city has a recorded population of 23,181 as of the 2010 census.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Togo
- **Classification:** City (instance of a large human settlement)
- **Population:** 23,181 (2010 census); 33,156 (2022 census, comprising 16,520 males and 16,636 females)
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 9.25, Longitude 0.78333333333333
- **Elevation:** 361 metres above sea level
- **Timezone:** UTC±00:00
- **Official Name:** Bassar
- **Native Label:** Bassar

## FAQs
**What is the population of Bassar?**
According to the 2010 census, Bassar had a population of 23,181. The 2022 census recorded a population of 33,156, with a split of 16,520 males and 16,636 females.

**Where is Bassar located?**
Bassar is situated in Togo. Geographically, it is positioned at latitude 9.25 and longitude 0.78333333333333, with an elevation of 361 metres above sea level.

**What administrative region contains Bassar?**
Bassar is located within the administrative entity also named Bassar.

## Why It Matters
Bassar serves as a significant urban settlement within Togo, evidenced by its classification as a city and the availability of extensive cross-referenced identifiers across academic and geographic databases. Its inclusion in major global knowledge bases like Wikidata, GeoNames, and the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names underscores its relevance as a recognized geographic entity. The city's demographic tracking over multiple censuses (2010 and 2022) highlights its role in national statistical reporting and urban planning.

## Notable For
- Being a recognized city with a specific demographic profile tracked by national census data.
- Possessing a unique SNARC ID (Messier 110) and a distinct Who's on First ID (421176889).
- Having a multilingual presence on Wikipedia, with versions available in over 18 languages including English, French, German, and Russian.
- Recognition by international bibliographic and geographic authorities, including the Bibliothèque nationale de France and Encyclopædia Britannica.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Bassar is geographically situated in Togo. Its precise coordinates are latitude 9.25 and longitude 0.78333333333333. The city rests at an elevation of 361 metres above sea level. It operates within the UTC±00:00 timezone. The city is located within the administrative region designated as Bassar.

### Demographics
The population of Bassar has been formally recorded through census determinations. In 2010, the population was established at 23,181. A later census conducted in 2022 recorded a total population of 33,156. This 2022 figure is further detailed by sex: 16,520 males and 16,636 females. The determination method for these figures is census, with data sources referencing INSEED-TOGO.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Bassar holds a wide array of identifiers across global systems. It is classified as an instance of a "city," defined as a large human settlement.

**Digital and Database IDs:**
- **Wikidata:** Freebase ID `/m/052r7c`; SNARC ID `Messier 110`.
- **Geographic Databases:** GeoNames ID `2367568`; Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID `1094876`; Who's on First ID `421176889`; GNS Unique Feature ID `-1495666`.
- **Library and Bibliographic Systems:** Bibliothèque nationale de France ID `11974526b`; National Library of Israel J9U ID `987007557741705171`; Yale LUX ID `place/4a68f5b6-1316-4949-ad4a-5a60c3a63d04`.
- **Other Systems:** OpenWeatherMap City ID `2367568`; Museum Digital Place ID `20388`; De Agostini ID `Bassar`; Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID `place/Bassar`.

### Media and Linguistic Presence
The entity has a sitelink count of 18. It is associated with the image `Bassar2.jpg` hosted on Wikimedia Commons. A locator map image is also available at `Kara_prefectures.png`. The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Bassar," and it has a presence in the "commons" category. The Wikipedia languages associated with Bassar include: arz, ce, ceb, commons, de, en, fr, frr, hr, hu, it, kbp, pl, pt, ro, ru, sw, and zh.

## References

1. [Source](https://fr.db-city.com/Togo--Kara--Bassar)
2. [Source](https://www.uct-togo.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=219&Itemid=185)
3. [Source](https://togotourisme.tg/destinations/bassar/)
4. BnF authorities
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/Togo.html?cityid=1693)
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://fr.db-city.com/Togo--Kara--Bassar--Bassar)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
10. museum-digital