Lagos
Lagos appears in 7 rankings on this site. Its highest places: #13 of 653 in population; #59 of 639 in population density; #60 of 300 in founded.
Key facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Population
- 15,070,000 people (2022)
- Area
- 1,171 km²
- Density
- 12,866 people per km²
- Elevation
- 34 m
- Founded
- 1472
- Coordinates
- 6.46° N, 3.39° E
Every ranking Lagos appears in
Cities
| Ranking | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population (city proper) | 13 of 653 | 15.07 million people |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Population density | 59 of 639 | 12,866 people per km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Founded year (oldest cities) | 60 of 300 | 1472 |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Sea-level elevation (lowest cities) | 157 of 484 | 34 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Land area | 381 of 639 | 1,171 km² |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Elevation | 327 of 484 | 34 m above sea level |
| Cities Worldwide Ranked by Latitude (northernmost cities) | 557 of 653 | 6.46° |
Sources
Facts: Wikidata (CC0). Each ranking names its own source and licence. Sources & licences.