Bassar is a town in Bassar Prefecture, Kara Region in Togo, situated west of Kara.

Bassar was originally a centre for iron making.

Bassar is best known for producing the Labaco variety of yam which is the preferred type for making fufu, a staple of Togolese cuisine.

Bassar has a King, a heritage which is passed down the generations.

The theme of death is common in the town, with a "House of the Dead" and mausoleum of deceased Bassar kings; sacrifices of animals such as goats are commonly made.