The population of Togo (2001 estimate) is 5,153,088, giving the nation an overall population density of 91 persons per sq km (235 per sq mi). The majority of the people are farmers or pastoralists and live in small villages. The capital and principal city, Lomé (population, 1997 estimate, 700,000), is also the leading port. Other towns include Sokodé (1997 estimate, 51,000) and Kpalimé (30,000).