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Lagos · Nigeria
Lagos is a major city in Lagos, Nigeria with a population of 15,388,000. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lagos
Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until the government's December 1991 decision to relocate its capital to Abuja, in the centre of the country. Apart from serving as a major African financial center, Lagos has also played a significant role in the national economy, serving as the economic hub of Lagos State and the entire country of Nigeria. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. A megacity, it has the second-highest GDP in Africa, and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. Due to the large urban population and port traffic volumes, Lagos is classified as a Medium-Port Megacity.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,388,000 |
| Population Density | 11,142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4541°, 3.3947° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Lagos |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lagos
Lagos is a major city in Nigeria (Lagos) with a population of 15,388,000. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Lagos
Lagos has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1687 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 452.2 sq mi (1,171.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4541°N, 3.3947°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in |
Lagos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Lagos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor University | University | - | Visit → |
| Digital Bridge Institute | University | - | Visit → |
| Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka | University | - | Visit → |
| Government Junior College Victoria Island | College | - | , |
| King's College "Annex" Victoria Island Campus | College | - | , |
| Lagos Business School | College | - | Visit → |
| Lagos State Polytechnic | University | - | , |
| Lagos State Polytechnic | University | - | Visit → |
| Lagos State University | University | - | Visit → |
| National Open University of Nigeria | University | - | , |
| Nigerian Law School | University | - | , |
| Reri Secoundry School | College | - | , |
| Saint Gregory's College | College | - | , |
| University of Lagos | University | - | , |
| Yaba College of Technology | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Lagos
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igbobi College | - | - | - | - |
| Lagoon School | - | - | - | - |
| Lekki British School | - | - | - | - |
| Lekki British Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Crisland School Lekki | - | - | - | - |
| Ocean Crest School | - | - | - | - |
| Corona Primary School Ikoyi | - | - | - | - |
| Hope and Ireti Primary Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Banana Island School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Paul II School | - | - | - | - |
| Home Science Association Nursery & Primary School Ikoyi | - | - | - | - |
| Whiteoak School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Island Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Enrico Mattei Italian International School Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| College Hall | - | - | - | - |
| King Ado Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ebute Metta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Saviour's School Ebute-Metta | - | - | - | - |
| St. Judes Anglican Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fountain Heights Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Children's International School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadow Hall School | - | - | - | - |
| Alliance Francaise - Mike Adenuga Center | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity School | - | - | - | - |
| King Ado Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| International School, Unilag | - | - | - | - |
| Fourier International Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
| Sheraton School | - | - | - | - |
| Soro Montessori Nusery School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Saviours Nusery School Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Trust Nusery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Civil Engineering Hydraulic Basin | - | - | - | - |
| Distance Learning Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Whayinna Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makoko Dream Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Doyisem Best Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Makoko Dream Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Faculty of Art Unilag | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity School | - | - | - | - |
| Sea School | - | - | - | - |
| British International School Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| Lagos Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Netherlands International School Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| CMS Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| American International School Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Français Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Boys' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Corona School Victoria Island | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Saviour's School Ikoyi | - | - | - | - |
| Greenwood House School | - | - | - | - |
| The Rock Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lagos
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond 92.9 FM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Nigerian Gospel Music Radio (MP3) | christian, gospel | MP3 | |
| MajorFM | 80s, dj mixes | MP3 | |
| Air Gospel | - | MP3 | |
| The Today Africa Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| Konga103.7FM | business, commerce | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Air Radio | - | MP3 | |
| GoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| GoRadio ng | afrobeat, gospel | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lagos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | ||||
| Didi Museum | ||||
| Lasu Museum | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Museum |
Libraries in Lagos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covenant University Center for Learning Resources | 0.0 | |||||
| Pan African Research Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pan African Research Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pan African Research Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pan African Research Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pan African Research Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Unilag Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unilag Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unilag Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unilag Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unilag Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lagos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Ebute Ero Market | |||||
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| New Oniru Market | |||||
| Obuzu Market | |||||
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| Onigbongbo Market | |||||
| Owode oniri market | |||||
| Owode oniri market | |||||
| Owode Onirin Market | |||||
| Plank Market | |||||
| Sabo Market | |||||
| solomon banjo plaza | |||||
| solomon banjo plaza | |||||
| Temidire Dopemu Market |
Hotels in Lagos
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lagos
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lagos
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lagos
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lagos
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lagos
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lagos
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lagos
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lagos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Campos Memorial Mini Stadium | ||
| Lagos National Stadium | ||
| Mobolaji Johnson Arena |
Airports Near Lagos
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Lagos
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nipost | |
| Nipost | |
| Victoria Island Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Lagos
47 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adeniji Adele PHC | ||
| Adeniji Adele PHC | ||
| Adeniji Adele PHC | ||
| Adeniji Adele PHC | ||
| Adeniji Adele PHC | ||
| Agboyi primary health Centre (PHC) | ||
| Agboyi primary health Centre (PHC) | ||
| Anikantamo Health Post | ||
| Anikantamo Health Post | ||
| Anikantamo Health Post | ||
| Anikantamo Health Post | ||
| Anikantamo Health Post | ||
| Carry medical clinic | ||
| Donas Hospital | ||
| Geo Medical Center | ||
| Geo Medical Center | ||
| Geo Medical Center | ||
| Geo Medical Center | ||
| Geo Medical Center | ||
| Gilgal Dental Clinics | ||
| Gilgal Dental Clinics | ||
| Josemaria specialist clinic | ||
| Oke Ari Health Post | ||
| Oke Ari Health Post | ||
| Oke Ari Health Post | ||
| Oke Ari Health Post | ||
| Oke Ari Health Post | ||
| Olowogbowo Primary Health Centre | ||
| Olowogbowo Primary Health Centre | ||
| Olowogbowo Primary Health Centre | ||
| Olowogbowo Primary Health Centre | ||
| Olowogbowo Primary Health Centre | ||
| Rivet | ||
| Rivet | ||
| Rivet | ||
| Rivet | ||
| Rivet | ||
| Runsewe Hospital | ||
| Runsewe Hospital | ||
| Runsewe Hospital | ||
| Runsewe Hospital | ||
| Runsewe Hospital | ||
| Zenith PHC | ||
| Zenith PHC | ||
| Zenith PHC | ||
| Zenith PHC | ||
| Zenith PHC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lagos
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 75 Falolu Road | |
| Assemblies of God Church, Bariga | |
| Cathedral Church of Christ | |
| Cathedral Church of Christ | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Celestial Church of Christ | |
| celestial church of christ | |
| Celestial Church of Christ | |
| Chapel of Christ Our Light | |
| Christ Anglican Church, Ebute-Metta | |
| Church | |
| El Shaddai Bible Church | |
| Ereko Methodist Cathedral | |
| Ereko Methodist Cathedral | |
| Good News Baptist Church | |
| Holy Cross Cathedral | |
| Holy Cross Cathedral | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Lagos Central Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Lagos
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lagos
4 places within 15 km
- • Atlas Beach
- • Oniru Private Beach
- • Terra Kulture Gallery
- • cluster
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lagos
What is the population of Lagos?
Lagos has a population of 15,388,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 11,142 people per square mile, spread across 452.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lagos?
Lagos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.