Lagos vs Seoul - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Seoul?

In terms of area, Lagos is 1.9x the size of Seoul. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 567 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 Seoul

Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.

Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Seoul metropolitan area covers 11,704 km², which is 4.3x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Seoul metro area is also more populous, with 25.5 million people compared to 21.0 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Both cities have comparable density, though Seoul is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 4:00 AM in Lagos — a 8-hour time difference.