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Nigeria
Italy
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.1x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Lagos has 5.4x more people than Rome
Rome is significantly larger, covering 1.1 times the area of Lagos. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Lagos covers 1,172 km² (453 mi²) — a difference of 113 km².
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
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
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Nicknamed "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 4.3 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is dramatically more crowded, with 5.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Rome in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Rome drops to 8°C.
Density Gap
Lagos is 5.9x more densely populated
History
Rome is ~2,225 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Rome is 4,036 km (2,508 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 15m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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