Lagos
in Lagos State, Nigeria

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.454 and 3.395 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 27' 14" and E 3° 23' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Naira - NGN
Spoken languages:
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:39 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:50 am and 6:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.542 and -172.516 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atafu Village
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Nigeria in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Nigeria. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Touring Lagos

Lagos in Lagos State with it's 9,000,000 residents is a town located in Nigeria about 333 mi (or 537 km) south-west of Abuja, the country's capital place.

Time in Lagos is now 11:39 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Lagos with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports nearby Lagos, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Nigeria is Murtala Muhammed International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Historic Town of Grand-Bassam in Ivory coast at a distance of 90 mi (or 145 km). The closest in Nigeria is Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in a distance of 120 mi (or 145 km), South. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Apapa, Ebute-Metta, Ikoyi, Surulere and Ajegunle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

31°C (88 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

30°C (87 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Blowfish Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
17 Oju Olobun Street Victoria Island
0 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eko Hotels and Suites

Address
3,0 mi
ADETOKUNBO ADEMOLA STREET
12724 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort

Address
3,6 mi
13 Alexander Road Ikoyi
Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radisson Blu Anchorage

Address
2,0 mi
Ozumba Mbadiwe Road; Victoria Island 1a
101241 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Four Points by Sheraton Lagos

Address
3,6 mi
Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate P. O Box 53197 Ikoyi
00000 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bon Voyage Lagos CONNECT

Address
3,2 mi
57A AJ MARINHO DRIVE VICTORIA ISLAND
73459 LAGOS
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


S&S Hotels & Suites

Address
3,2 mi
Muri Okunola Street,Off Etim Iyang,Victoria Island 239
550104 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Moorhouse Ikoyi Lagos - MGallery by Sofitel

Address
2,1 mi
1 Bankole Oki Street Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
101233 LAGOS
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SOUTHERN SUN IKOYI

Address
2,3 mi
47 ALFRED REWANE ROAD GPO BOX 895, MARINA LAGOS
0000 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN THE ISLAND HOTEL

Address
2,1 mi
PLOT 1228 AHMADU BELLO WAY
000234 Lagos
Nigeria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Lagos Street Food: Akara ati Puff Puff

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AJCiti

hot and fresh akara, buns, and puff puff from Charley Boy bus stop in Gbagada Lagos Nigeria.


Spy Watch with IR (infra red) night vision camea. Sales in Lagos, NIgeria

Published: October 29, 2012
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Amebo Gadgets

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Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 41:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yinusa akeem

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Intelligent Lifejacket Demonstration (Lagos, Nigeria) July, 2012

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 07:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MobilarmLtd

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Published: April 10, 2012
Length: 53:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jan Tretschok

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Massive explosion at Nigeria fireworks factory

Published: December 27, 2012
Length: 11:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR English

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Launching the Hann 40 Peacemaker Nigeria Style

Published: December 19, 2012
Length: 05:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fred Hann

Hann Powerboats and the local crew launch the Hann 40 Peacemaker for her Maiden Voyage in Lagos, Nigeria. November 2012.


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Published: November 02, 2012
Length: 12:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: August 28, 2014
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lagos Island

Lagos Island is the principal and central local government area of the Metropolitan Lagos in Nigeria. It is part of the Lagos Division. As of the preliminary 2006 Nigerian census, the LGA had a population of 209,437 in an area of 8.7 km². The LGA only covers the western half of Lagos Island; the eastern half is under the jurisdiction of the LGA of Eti-Osa.

Located at 6.45, 3.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos State, Local Government Areas in Lagos State, Populated places in Lagos State

Bellview Airlines Flight 210

On 22 October 2005, Bellview Airlines Flight 210, a Boeing 737-200 aircraft, crashed shortly after taking off from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos en route to the Nigerian capital Abuja, killing all 117 people on board.

Located at 6.45, 3.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airliner accidents and incidents with an unknown cause, Aviation accidents and incidents in Nigeria, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2005, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737

Lagos armoury explosion

The Lagos armoury explosion was the accidental detonation of a large stock of military high explosives at a storage facility in the city of Lagos, Nigeria on 27 January 2002. The fires created by the debris from this explosion burnt down a large section of Northern Lagos, and created a panic that spread to other areas. As people fled the flames, many stumbled into a concealed canal and were drowned.

Located at 6.45, 3.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fires in Nigeria, Explosions in Nigeria, 2002 industrial disasters, 2002 in Nigeria, Non-combat military accidents, Lagos, 21st-century explosions, 2002 fires

Eko Bridge

Eko Bridge is the shortest of three bridges connecting Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria to the mainland, the other two being the Third Mainland and Carter bridges. The bridge starts from Ijora on the mainland and ends at the Apongbon area of Lagos Island. The lagoon section of the bridge spans a distance of 430 metres. The bridge and its landward extension of 1350 metres were constructed in phases between 1965 and 1975.

Located at 6.465, 3.38139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Nigeria, Buildings and structures in Lagos, Bridges completed in 1975

Onikan Stadium

Onikan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of various Lagos teams, most notably Stationery Stores F.C. , First Bank and Julius Berger FC. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people and is the oldest in Nigeria. Located on the southeastern corner of Lagos Island near Tafewa Balewa Square, the original stadium was built in 1930 and six years later named after King George V.

Located at 6.4425, 3.40222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Nigeria, Sport in Lagos, Multi-purpose stadiums in Nigeria

2006 Lagos building collapses

Due to generally poor construction standards in Lagos, Nigeria building collapses are a fairly common occurrence. In 2006, up to 3 building collapses were reported. Building collapses in Lagos kill dozens yearly because of poor building and construction standards as well as poor materials.

Located at 6.453, 3.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disasters in Nigeria, 2006 disasters, 2006 in Nigeria, Collapsed buildings

EAS Airlines Flight 4226

EAS Airlines Flight 4226 was a scheduled flight between the Nigerian cities of Kano and Lagos. At about 14:35 local time on 4 May 2002, Flight 4226 from Kano crash-landed in a residential area of the city called Gwammaja. The plane, a BAC One-Eleven 500 with 69 passengers and 8 crew members on board, burst into flames upon impact. The accident resulted in the deaths of 64 passengers and 7 crew in addition to at least 74 civilians on the ground.

Located at 6.45, 3.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aviation accidents and incidents in Nigeria, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2002, Accidents and incidents involving the BAC One-Eleven

Olowogbowo

Olowogbowo is an area in the west of Lagos Island in Lagos, Nigeria, also known as Apongbon. The area is in the central business district. The community was founded after 1851, when freed Yoruba captives and their descendants who had been set ashore in Sierra Leone returned in successive waves to Lagos, and were granted land to settle in the Olowogbowo and Breadfruit areas of the island.

Located at 6.45833, 3.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lagos State, Populated coastal places in Nigeria

Nigerian National Museum

Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos. The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary and carvings and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits. Of note is a terracotta human head from Jemaa (circa 900 to 200 BC), part of the Nok culture.

Located at 6.44444, 3.40333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Nigeria, Buildings and structures in Lagos, National museums

Iddo Island

Iddo Island was an island opposite Lagos Island in Nigeria, but due to infill is now part of the mainland. Iddo Island is connected to Lagos Island by the Eko Bridge and the Carter Bridge. Lagos was founded by the Bini in the sixteenth century on the site of an earlier Yoruba settlement, and was known as Eko. The rulers of Lagos since then have all descended from the Benin warrior Ashipa who was the first king of the town, although the aristocracy are Yoruba.

Located at 6.46889, 3.38028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Nigeria, Populated places in Lagos State

Timeline of Lagos history

The following is a timeline of the history of Lagos, Nigeria.

Located at 6.45306, 3.39583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Nigeria, City timelines, Lagos

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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