Lagos vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Singapore?

Lagos is significantly larger, covering 1.6 times the area of Singapore. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 439 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 Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. It was established in 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 5:00 AM in Lagos — a 7-hour time difference.