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Ikeja, Lagos

Nigeria

Regional capital6.5965° N, 3.3420° E

Ikeja is a city located in Nigeria, specifically within the Lagos province. With a population of 313,196, it serves as an important urban center in the region.

Population313,196
ProvinceLagos
Coordinates6.5965° N, 3.3420° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#47 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

✈

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

LOSInternational

3.1 km away

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Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport

COOInternational

109.1 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

110.4 km away

About Ikeja

Ikeja is situated at coordinates 6.59651° N latitude and 3.34205° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 40 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

In terms of population, Ikeja ranks 47th out of 475 cities in Nigeria. The total urban population of Nigeria is 76,201,364, highlighting Ikeja's relative size compared to larger cities such as Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan.

Cities in Lagos

As a city within Lagos province, Ikeja contributes to the urban landscape of the region. Other notable cities in Lagos include Lagos itself, which has a significantly larger population.

Lagos15,388,000Ajegunle550,000Ebute Ikorodu535,619Lekki401,272Obalende342,000Akowonjo308,900Alimosho308,290Aliayabiagba228,000Mushin199,000Surulere191,920

Nearby Cities

Around Ikeja, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Ikeja Government Reserved AreaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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AlausaCity
2.2 km
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AgegeProvincial capital
2.3 km
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OregunNeighborhood
2.4 km
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ShogunleNeighborhood
2.5 km
●
AdekunleNeighborhood
2.6 km
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OpebiNeighborhood
2.6 km
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DopemuNeighborhood
2.9 km
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MarylandNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Papa-AshafaNeighborhood
3.2 km
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AgidingbiNeighborhood
3.3 km
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OgbaCity
3.6 km
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OlusosunNeighborhood
3.6 km
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GeorgeCity
3.7 km
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OnigbongboCity
3.8 km
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AkowonjoCity · 308,900 inhab.
3.9 km
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ShangishaNeighborhood
3.9 km
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IlupejuNeighborhood
3.9 km
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IjaiyeCity
4 km
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AgudaNeighborhood
4.2 km

Universities in Ikeja

Ikeja is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of Fortune———
Vision University———
West Midlands Open University2023——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional content related to cities in Nigeria, compare various countries, view population rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ikeja?

The population of Ikeja is 313,196.

In which province/state is Ikeja located?

Ikeja is located in the Lagos province.

What are the coordinates of Ikeja?

The coordinates of Ikeja are 6.59651° N latitude and 3.34205° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Ikeja?

The elevation of Ikeja is 40 meters.

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