Lagos vs Vienna - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Vienna?

Yes — Lagos is 2.8x larger than Vienna by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Vienna covers 415 km² (160 mi²) — a difference of 757 km². You could fit Vienna inside Lagos approximately 2 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 Vienna

Austria's capital and a center of classical music. Nicknamed "City of Music", Vienna has an area of 415 km² and is home to 2.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 500 BC. Visitors come for Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, Sachertorte, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Wiener Linien (U-Bahn).

Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city multiple times by the Economist Intelligence Unit

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Vienna metropolitan area covers 3,840 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 2.8 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vienna, with 4,771 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Vienna experiences oceanic conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Vienna drops to 1°C.