Lagos State facts for kids
Lagos State, sometimes referred to as Lagos, is a state located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. It is economically one of most busiest states in Nigeria. The capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.
Quick facts for kids
Lagos State
Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó (Yoruba)
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| Country |  Nigeria |
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| Geopolitical Zone | South West | |
| Date created | 27 May 1967 | |
| Capital | Ikeja | |
| Number of LGAs | 20 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,577 km2 (1,381 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2006 census)
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| • Total | 9,113,605 | |
| • Estimate
(2012 by LASG)
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17,552,940 | |
| • Rank | 1st of 36 | |
| • Density | 2,547.8/km2 (6,598.9/sq mi) | |
| GDP | ||
| • Year | 2014 | |
| • Total | $91 billion | |
| • Per capita | $4,333 | |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (WAT) | |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-LA | |
| HDI (2018) | 0.673 medium · 1st of 37 |
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| Website | lagosstate.gov.ng | |
History
Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967. It was previously known as Eko until the arrival of Portuguese merchants. The word Eko was coined out from a Yoruba word "Eko" (English: war camp). The first settlers of Eko were the Aworis.
Local Government Areas
Lagos State is divided into 20 local government areas from 5 administrative divisions. The local government areas include:
- Agege
- Alimosho
- Ifako-Ijaye
- Ikeja
- Kosofe
- Mushin
- Oshodi-Isolo
- Shomolu
- Apapa
- Eti-Osa
- Lagos Island
- Lagos Mainland
- Surulere
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun
- Amuwo-Odofin
- Ojo
- Badagry
- Ikorodu
- Ibeju-Lekki
- Epe
People
Lagos State consists of Yoruba people but Lagos also attracts foreigners and Nigerians.
Images for kids
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Imota rice mill
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Map of Greater Lagos with bridge, Manhattan as compare
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Artificial island with bridge
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Bridge exit
See also
In Spanish: Estado de Lagos para niños
