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Lagos

City in Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

Lagos is a city in Nigeria.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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