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Nigeria
Spain
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.9x larger than Madrid
Population Comparison
Lagos has 4.6x more people than Madrid
Lagos is significantly larger, covering 1.9 times the area of Madrid. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 568 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Madrid at 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
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
Spain's capital and largest city. Also known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid has an area of 604 km² and is home to 3.3 million people. It was established in 852. Visitors come for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level
Looking beyond city limits, the Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 3.0x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 6.8 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Madrid, with 5,513 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 Madrid in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Madrid experiences hot-summer Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Madrid drops to 6°C.
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.4x more densely populated
History
Madrid is ~620 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Madrid is 3,834 km (2,382 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 1m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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