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Lagos Island
City in Lagos, Nigeria
Overview
Lagos Island forms the historic heart of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. Known for its blend of colonial-era architecture, lively markets, and economic dynamism, it is both a commercial nerve center and a showcase of Lagosian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Lagos
Population
209,437
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.45°, 3.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$938
Local Cost
$563
Local Income
$210
Cashless
60
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
44 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LOS
Distance
16 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 37 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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