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2. www.britannica.com › place › Lagos-state-NigeriaLagos | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 16, 2024 · Lagos, state, southwestern Nigeria, on the coast of the Bight of Benin. It is bounded by the state of Ogun to the north and east, by the Bight of Benin to the south, and by the Republic of Benin to the west.

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   Lagos is its largest city, located in the southwest on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, close to its border with Benin. Although the city is no longer the country’s capital, having been replaced by Abuja in 1991, it is Nigeria’s most important city for economic reasons.

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   Lagos (/ ˈleɪɡɒs / LAY-goss; [10][11] also US: / ˈlɑːɡoʊs / LAH-gohss; [11][12] Yoruba: Èkó), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimate of 21 million, it is the largest city in Nigeria, and the most populous urban area on the African continent. [13][14][15][16] [17] Lagos ...

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   However, Lagos is located in Nigeria, while New York is in the United States. Lagos is known for its chaotic traffic, bustling markets, and lively music scene, while New York is famous for its iconic skyline, world-class museums, and diverse culinary offerings.

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   Oct 15, 2024 · The city’s population is centred on Lagos Island, in Lagos Lagoon, on the Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea. Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. By the late 15th century Lagos Island had been settled by Yoruba fishermen and hunters, who called it Oko.

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   Where is Lagos located?

   • The city’s population is centred on Lagos Island, in Lagos Lagoon, on the Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea. Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. By the late 15th century Lagos Island had been settled by Yoruba fishermen and hunters, who called it Oko.

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   Is Lagos a state or a federal city?

   • Ikeja replaced Lagos as the state capital, and Abuja replaced Lagos as the federal capital. Lagos, however, remained the unofficial seat of many government agencies. The city’s population is centred on Lagos Island, in Lagos Lagoon, on the Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea.

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   What is the capital of Lagos State in south-west Nigeria?

   • Ikeja is the capital of Lagos state in South-West Nigeria. Photo: Comradeayobami, CC BY-SA 4.0. Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of Lagos State in Nigeria. Photo: GodwinPaya, CC BY-SA 4.0. Amuwo-Odofin is a community of 1.5 million people in Lagos City. Photo: Oludeleadewalephotography, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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   When did Lagos become a state?

   • In 1954 most of the hinterland was incorporated into the region of Western Nigeria, while the city itself was designated as federal territory. In 1960 Lagos became the capital of independent Nigeria. Control of its hinterland was returned to the city in 1967 with the creation of Lagos state.

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   Why is Lagos called Lagos?

   • Lagos may have been named after the Portuguese town called Lagos, since, at the time of the 15th century, Lagos, Portugal, was the main centre of Portuguese maritime expeditions down the African coast. [ 52 ] For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Lagos. Lagos was formerly the capital city of Nigeria, but it has since been replaced by Abuja.

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   How many people live in Lagos?

   • The Lagos State Government estimates it at 17.5 million. However, the Nigerian government has disputed this number and found it unreliable by the National Population Commission of Nigeria, which put it at over 21 million in 2016. Regardless of which is most accurate, Lagos has the highest population of any African city.

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   Description: largest city and former capital of Nigeria. Categories: port settlement, big city, metropolitan area, megacity, federal capital, former national capital and locality. Location: Lagos State, South West Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa. View on Open­Street­Map. Latitude.