Lagos vs Mumbai - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Mumbai?

Yes — Lagos is 1.9x larger than Mumbai by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 569 km².

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 Mumbai

India's financial capital and most populous city. Nicknamed "The City of Dreams", Mumbai has an area of 603 km² and is home to 12.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1507. Visitors come for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Mumbai metropolitan area covers 6,355 km², which is 2.3x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 20.7 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Mumbai, with 20,630 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Mumbai experiences tropical wet and dry conditions. When it's noon in Mumbai, it's 7.5:00 AM in Lagos — a 4.5-hour time difference.