Lagos vs Osaka - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Osaka?

Lagos is significantly larger, covering 5.2 times the area of Osaka. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 947 km². You could fit Osaka inside Lagos approximately 5 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 Osaka

Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Often called "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka has an area of 225 km² and is home to 2.8 million people. The city dates back to 645. Visitors come for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Osaka Metro.

Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 4.9x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 19.3 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Osaka, with 12,222 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Lagos is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Osaka experiences humid subtropical conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Osaka drops to 5°C. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 4:00 AM in Lagos — a 8-hour time difference.