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Ikeja
City in Lagos, Nigeria
Overview
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, is a busy urban center that blends government, business, and residential life. Known for its lively markets, entertainment options, and administrative significance, Ikeja offers both modern amenities and glimpses of traditional Nigerian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Lagos
Population
861,300
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.60°, 3.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$870
Local Cost
$485
Local Income
$250
Cashless
65
English
85
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1546 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LOS
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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