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Netherlands
Nigeria
Area Comparison
Amsterdam is 5.4x smaller than Lagos
Population Comparison
Amsterdam has 16.7x fewer people than Lagos
In terms of area, Lagos is 5.4x the size of Amsterdam. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 953 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Lagos approximately 5 times.
To put Amsterdam's size in perspective, its area of 219 km² is about 1.2x the size of Washington D.C.. Meanwhile, Lagos at 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin.
Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).
Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Nicknamed "Eko", Lagos has an area of 1,172 km² and is home to 15.4 million people. The city dates back to 1472. Visitors come for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Looking beyond city limits, the Lagos metropolitan area covers 2,706 km², which is 1.0x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 2.5 million.
Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lagos, with 13,131 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 3.1x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Amsterdam in Europe versus Lagos in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Lagos experiences tropical savanna conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Amsterdam drops to 3°C.
Size Ratio
Amsterdam fits inside Lagos ~5 times
Density Gap
Lagos is 3.1x more densely populated
History
Amsterdam is ~197 years older
The straight-line distance from Amsterdam to Lagos is 5,099 km (3,169 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 30m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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