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Nigeria
France
Area Comparison
Lagos is 11.2x larger than Paris
Population Comparison
Lagos has 7.1x more people than Paris
In terms of area, Lagos is 11.2x the size of Paris. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Paris covers 105 km² (41 mi²) — a difference of 1,067 km². You could fit Paris 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, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
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
The capital of France and a global center for art and culture. Also known as "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. Its history stretches back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris's city proper is tiny at 105 km², but its metro area is one of the largest in Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 6.3x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 12.3 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Paris in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Paris drops to 4°C.
Size Ratio
Paris fits inside Lagos ~11 times
Density Gap
Paris is 1.6x more densely populated
History
Paris is ~1,722 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Paris is 4,708 km (2,925 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 2m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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