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Lagos

City in Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

Lagos, Nigeria's commercial powerhouse and largest city, is known for its energy, megacity traffic, and dynamic mix of cultures. Set on islands and the mainland, Lagos offers visitors a unique blend of busy markets, stunning beaches, and a thriving nightlife scene.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Nigeria

State

Lagos

Population

15,070,000

Time Zone

Africa/Lagos

Coordinates

6.45°, 3.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,465

Local Cost

$710

Local Income

$500

Cashless

English

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

21 Mbps

Upload

13 Mbps

Latency

18 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

LOS

Distance

16 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Badia East Badia East is a dense residential area known for modest housing and active local markets. Infrastructure and services can be inconsistent in some parts.Banana Island Banana Island is a private residential area known for its gated estates and luxury housing. Access is controlled, and most properties belong to wealthy individuals or expatriates.Bariga Bariga is a densely populated residential area in Lagos with mixed incomes and busy markets. It has older housing and basic amenities but faces challenges with infrastructure.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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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 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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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