Lagos vs Miami - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Miami?

In terms of area, Lagos is 8.2x the size of Miami. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 1,029 km². You could fit Miami inside Lagos approximately 8 times.

About Lagos

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

About Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Also known as "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 5.9x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 4.3x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Lagos, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.