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Nigeria
Portugal
Area Comparison
Lagos is 11.7x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Lagos has 28.0x more people than Lisbon
Yes — Lagos is 11.7x larger than Lisbon by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,072 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Lagos approximately 11 times.
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Lisbon metropolitan area covers 3,015 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.4 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Lisbon in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Lagos ~11 times
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.4x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~2,672 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Lisbon is 3,795 km (2,358 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~4h 58m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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