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Makoko
City in Lagos, Nigeria
Overview
Makoko is a unique waterside community in Lagos, Nigeria, known for its extensive stilt houses and lively floating markets. Its dynamic, tight-knit neighborhoods are filled with resilient locals, busy markets, and a distinctive lagoon culture unlike any other city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nigeria
State
Lagos
Population
85,840
Time Zone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
6.50°, 3.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
18
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
12
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost
$338
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
45
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
40 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
1
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LOS
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 42 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 45/100.
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