Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
15.4M
Population
1,171 km2
Area
50 Mbps
Internet
34m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
LOS (16km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to stand 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...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Nigeria
Region
Western Africa
Population
15.4M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
34 m
Currency
NGN
Language
English
Airport
LOS
GPS
6.45, 3.39
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 50 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
A major metropolitan center with 15,388,000 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,985 total POIs 1.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
103
Cafes
15
Bars
27
Fast Food
25
Shopping
Supermarkets
24
Convenience
11
Shopping Malls
9
Healthcare
Hospitals
213
Clinics
15
Pharmacies
18
Education
Schools
190
Universities
11
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
37
Playgrounds
4
Sports
322
Cinemas
5
Museums
2
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
76
Train Stations
15
Fuel Stations
101
Services
Banks
129
ATMs
11
Post Offices
3
Police
18
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
50 Mbps
Download
34 Mbps
Upload
25ms
Latency
12,726
Tests
3,161
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
28°
J
28°
F
28°
M
27°
A
27°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
27°
S
27°
O
28°
N
28°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 27.2 C Range: 28.2 - 26.2 C Rain: 1,087 mm/year Sunshine: 3,402 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.4
Overall
AIRPORT
LOS
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
16 km from center
~29 min ride
FUN FACTS
As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to stand 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.
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.
Lagos emerged as a home to the Awori people, an Ijebu subgroup of the Yoruba of West Africa, in the 15th century, which is contained across the present-day Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, Amuwo-Odofin, and Apapa.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lagos known for?
Lagos is a city in Nigeria. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Lagos?
Lagos has an average download speed of 50 Mbps and upload speed of 34 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Lagos?
Lagos has an average year-round temperature of approximately 27.2 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Lagos?
Lagos is served by LOS (Murtala Muhammed International Airport), approximately 16 km from the city center.
What is the population of Lagos?
The population of Lagos is approximately 15.4M.
What infrastructure does Lagos have?
Lagos has 1,985 mapped points of interest, including 103 restaurants, 213 hospitals, 190 schools.
What country is Lagos in?
Lagos is located in Nigeria.