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Obalende, Lagos

Nigeria

City6.4469° N, 3.4153° E

Obalende is a city located in Nigeria, within the Lagos province. It has a population of approximately 342,000 residents, contributing to the urban landscape of one of the country's most populous regions.

Population342,000
ProvinceLagos
Coordinates6.4469° N, 3.4153° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#45 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Murtala Muhammed International Airport

LOSInternational

17.8 km away

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Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport

COOInternational

114.4 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

119.3 km away

About Obalende

Obalende is situated at coordinates 6.44694° N latitude and 3.41528° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 6 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

In terms of population, Obalende ranks 45th out of 475 cities in Nigeria. The total urban population of Nigeria is approximately 76,201,364, highlighting the city's relative size within the national context.

Cities in Lagos

Obalende is part of Lagos province. While specific rankings of cities within the province are not available, Lagos itself is home to several major urban centers.

Lagos15,388,000Ajegunle550,000Ebute Ikorodu535,619Lekki401,272Ikeja313,196Akowonjo308,900Alimosho308,290Aliayabiagba228,000Mushin199,000Surulere191,920

Nearby Cities

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

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IgboCity
0.4 km
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IruCity
1.5 km
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OrokeCity
1.5 km
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Apapa ElekoCity
1.5 km
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MekunwenCity
1.6 km
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FalomoCity
2 km
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AlasiaCity
2.1 km
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Lagos IslandProvincial capital
2.2 km
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LagosProvincial capital · 15,388,000 inhab.
2.4 km
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IkoyiProvincial capital
2.4 km
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IgboshereCity
2.5 km
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IpewuCity
2.5 km
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MagbonCity
2.5 km
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ItirinCity
2.5 km
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Tarkwa BayNeighborhood
2.6 km
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ApeseCity
2.7 km
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OgogoroCity
2.9 km
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InupaCity
3.4 km
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Victoria Island AnnexNeighborhood
3.7 km
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BamgboseCity
3.9 km

Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional content related to Nigeria, including comparisons of other cities, country rankings, and a complete 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Obalende?

The population of Obalende is approximately 342,000.

In which province/state is Obalende located?

Obalende is located in Lagos province.

What are the coordinates of Obalende?

The coordinates of Obalende are 6.44694° N latitude and 3.41528° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Obalende?

The elevation of Obalende is 6 meters.

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