[147], Lagos's importance as a commercial centre and port and its strategic location have led to it being the end-point of three Trans-African Highway routes using Nigeria's national roads. ... Es ist kaum Platz in der kleinen Wohnung in Lagos. Eine Prognose aus dem Jahre 2014 rechnet damit, dass die Bevölkerung von Groß-Lagos bis zum Jahre 2050 auf 32,6 Millionen Einwohner anwachsen wird. Der Ort, Eko (Heereslager) genannt, wurde Teil des Reichs Benin. Bis 2050 wird sich die Zahl der Einwohner verdoppeln. To the west the congested Lagos–Badagry Expressway serves outlying towns such as Festival Town, which was the location for the 1977 Festival of Black Arts and Culture 77. The United Nations project that the overall population of Nigeria will reach about 401.31 million by the end of the year 2050. Mit Seeschiffen werden unter anderem Kakaobohnen und Erdöl exportiert und Elektroschrott und Altautos importiert. Lagos Island wurde wahrscheinlich im 14. Lagos played the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the state capital was moved to Ikeja. Established in 2010, the popular event takes place over a 3–5 day period at selected high quality outdoor venues. Januar 2002 kam es auf einem in der Stadt gelegenen Kasernengelände zu Explosionen. Though formerly in a derelict condition, Lagos Island's Tinubu Square is a site of historical importance; it was here that the Amalgamation Ceremony that unified the North and South protectorate to form Nigeria took place in 1914. Health. [48][52][53], Lagos was declared a colony on 5 March 1862. [44] In 1849, Britain appointed John Beecroft Consul of the Bights of Benin and Biafra, a position he held (along with his governorship of Fernando Po) until his death in 1854. Der Hafen von Lagos und sein Zugang zum Golf von Guinea, der Commodore Channel, wird immer wieder ausgebaggert und durch Molen vor Versandung geschützt. [150] The LAMATA bus rapid transit corridor covers a distance of about 22 km (14 mi). Die Stadt ist Sitz von zahlreichen Universitäten, Hoch- und Fachschulen sowie Forschungsinstituten. A second airport, Lekki-Epe International Airport is proposed. At these times traffic congestion, called "Go Slow", by Lagosians, can be extreme. [51] William McCoskry, the Acting Consul in Lagos with Commander Bedingfield convened a meeting with Oba Dosunmu on 30 July 1861 aboard HMS Prometheus where Britain's intent was explained and a response to the terms were required by August 1861. [144][145] It also has suburban trains and some ferry services. 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Lagos (Nigerian English: /ˈleɪɡɒs/;[11] Yoruba: Èkó) is the most populous city in Nigeria and the second largest city in Africa. Ogun State LGAs within Greater Metropolitan Lagos majorly include: Obafemi Owode, Sagamu, Ifo, Ado-Odo/Ota and part of Ewekoro.[36]. Lagos has one of the largest and most extensive road networks in West Africa. Juli 2019 um 12:42. Bis ins Jahr 1472 hatte das heutige Lagos den Namen Eko. In Lagos geboren wurde Nojim Maiyegun. Der Titel dieses Artikels ist mehrdeutig. [64] It also has the National Museum of Nigeria, the Central Mosque, the Glover Memorial Hall, Christ's Church Cathedral (CMS) and the Oba's Palace (Iga Idunganran). The commercial section is concentrated in the South-West. Für den Öffentlichen Personennahverkehr (ÖPNV) ist die Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) zuständig. Trotz des Ölreichtums sind lange Warteschlangen wegen der Benzinknappheit an den Tankstellen des Landes an der Tagesordnung. [112][113][114][115][116], The Port of Lagos is Nigeria's leading port and one of the largest and busiest in Africa. Die mittlere Jahresdurchschnittstemperatur beträgt 26,8 Grad Celsius. Menschen ungefähr so viele Einwohner wie dann ganz Deutschland haben wird. Viele Familien wurden durch die Zerstörungen ihrer Häuser obdachlos. Mai 1967 in 20 LGAs eingeteilt, die als eigenständige Städte aufgefasst werden. The festivals provide entertainment of dance and song to add excitement to travelers during a stay in Lagos. Wandel und Durchlässigkeit prägen das städtische Zusammenleben. According to the official results of the 2006 census, there were 8,048,430 inhabitants in Metropolitan Lagos. Gleichzeitig soll das Gebiet von Victoria Island durch einen gigantischen Schutzwall vor Stürmen geschützt werden. [14] Die offizielle Inbetriebnahme des Schienensystems wurde im August 2018 für das Jahr 2022 angekündigt.[15]. The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway are the major controlled-access highways in the north of the city and serve as inter-state highways to Oyo State and Ogun State respectively. Summing the 16 LGAs making up Metropolitan Lagos (Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Eti-Osa, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere) as per: Howard Temperley, "Beecroft, John (1790–1854)", rev. Și care-i înfrățit cu Timișoara…". Der meiste Niederschlag fällt im Juni mit über 300 Millimeter, der wenigste im Januar mit gut 20 Millimeter im Mittel. Other cuisines range from local ones like Iyan (pounded yam) made from yam flour, amala; asaro, which is usually eaten with various kind of vegetables; and Egusi (melon soup) to European, Middle-Eastern, and Asian cuisine.[120][139]. Die Mannschaft wurde 1991 und 2000 Fußball-Landesmeister. Heimspielstätte ist das Onikan-Stadion mit einer Kapazität von 5.000 Plätzen. The major upscale island neighbourhoods within these LGAs include Ikoyi and Victoria Island. Lagos has a variety of hotels ranging from three star to five star hotels, with a mixture of local hotels such as Eko Hotels and Suites, Federal Palace Hotel and franchises of multinational chains such as Intercontinental Hotel, Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton. [65] Another major part of Lagos Island is Marina. Ein sehr markantes Gebäude in Lagos ist auch das Nationaltheater mit seiner ovalen Grundfläche. Lagos light rail to commence operation 2022 – Official. Association football is Lagos' most popular sport. Idumota market on Lagos Island is the primary distribution centre. [2][32] This conurbation makes up 37% of Lagos State total land area, but houses about 85% of the state's total population. In the 2006 federal census data, the conurbation had a population of about 8 million people. Today, the word Lagos most often refers to the urban area, called "Metropolitan Lagos" in Nigeria, which includes both the islands of the former municipality of Lagos and the mainland suburbs. Apapa ist Ausgangspunkt der NRC-Eisenbahnstrecke nach Ibadan, Kaduna und Kano. Das öffentliche Transportsystem versucht durch infrastruktur- wie auch fahrplantechnische Verbesserungen einen höheren Qualitätsstandard als normale Buslinien zu erreichen. A new rail system that is supposed to span the length of the Badagry expressway is currently under construction. Portuguese explorer Rui de Sequeira visited the area in 1472, naming the area around the city Lago de Curamo, which means Lake of Curamo. Zum Gebiet von Groß-Lagos zählt die Statistik die folgenden 16 Local Government Areas. In der Lagune von Lagos mit ihren Sümpfen und Mangroven wird eine umfangreiche Aquakultur betrieben. Lagos is also home to the High Court of the Lagos State Judiciary, housed in an old colonial building on Lagos Island. The first phase of the Lagos BRT runs 19 km (12 mi) through Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue up to CMS. Die folgende Übersicht zeigt die Einwohnerzahlen, jeweils bezogen auf das städtische Gebiet (urban area). [27] Lagos city was split into the present day seven Local Government Areas (LGAs), while the other towns now make up 13 LGAs in the state. Lagos was the former capital city of Nigeria but it has since been replaced by Abuja. In 1999 the United Nations predicted that the city's metropolitan area, which had only about 290,000 inhabitants in 1950, would exceed 20 million by 2010 and thus become one of the ten most populated cities in the world. The Municipality of Lagos, which covered Lagos Island, Ikoyi, and Victoria Island as well as some mainland territory, was managed by the Lagos City Council (LCC), but it was disbanded in 1976 and divided into several Local Government Areas (most notably Lagos Island LGA, Lagos Mainland LGA and Eti-Osa LGA).[84]. Nach ihrer Ausdehnung ist die Metropolregion etwa so groß wie das Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein. Die Bedingung für die britische Unterstützung war, den Sklavenhandel in Lagos zu beenden. Iddo is also a railroad terminus and it is now situated in the Lagos Mainland local government area after it was connected to the mainland like a peninsula.[69]. Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport, one of the largest and busiest airports in Africa. Die Lufthansa fliegt täglich ab Frankfurt den Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja an. [73][74][75] Skyscrapers and most high rise buildings are centered on the islands, while the mainland has some high rise buildings. This led to the classification of Lagos into two main areas: the Island, which was the initial city of Lagos, before it expanded into the area known as the Mainland. Einer von ihnen, Aromire, pflanzte Gemüse an und errichtete seinen Hof an der Stelle, an der heute der Palast des Oba, des traditionellen Herrschers der Yoruba, steht. Lagos is loosely classified into two main geographical areas—the "Island" and the "Mainland". Östlich von Lagos liegt der 4 km lange Strand Meia Praia, der längste Sandstrand der westlichen Algarve. Victoria Island with its annexe is situated to the south of Lagos Island. The local government areas (LGAs) that are considered to be in the Island include Lagos Island, Eti-Osa. [34] However, the figure was disputed by the Lagos State Government, which later released its own population data, putting the population of Lagos Metropolitan Area at approximately 16 million. Some rivers, like Badagry Creek, flow parallel to the coast for some distance before exiting through the sand bars to the sea. Ein Zimmer wird von durchschnittlich vier Menschen bewohnt, und das Leben spielt sich vor allem auf den Straßen ab. Die Metropolregion zählt zu den bevölkerungsreichsten weltweit. On its sea shore along the Atlantic front, there is environmentally reconstructed Bar Beach. With a total population of 14,862,000 as of 2021 within the city proper, the Lagos metropolitan area has a total population of 21.3 million, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Africa after Cairo. [45] John Duncan was appointed Vice Consul and was located at Wydah. Lagos wird von der tropischen Klimazone beeinflusst, mit feuchtheißem Klima und einer ergiebigen Regenzeit. The history of Lagos is still evidenced in the layout of the LGAs that display the unique identities of the cultures that created them. 6 of 1976. Der Lagos–Ibadan expressway verbindet die Stadt mit dem Bundesstaat Oyo und der Lagos–Abeokuta expressway mit dem Bundesstaat Ogun. Lagos was originally inhabited by the Awori subgroup of the Yoruba people in the 15th century. Lagos State has a bus rapid transit (BRT) system;[145] the first phase was completed in February 2008. In Europa werden im Jahr 2050 nur noch 685 Millionen Menschen leben – 51 Millionen weniger als heute, so die DSW-Prognose. It also houses most of the upscale residential areas in Lagos. 200 Millionen Einwohnern die größte Bevölkerung des Kontinents und die siebt-größte der Welt. Nach der Verschmelzung von Lagos mit den umliegenden Ortschaften können sie jedoch als Stadtteile der Agglomeration gelten. Dabei handelt es sich um eine Reihe stark verwitterter Klippen mit spektakulären Grotten, Gewölben und Meereshöhlen. The wet season starts in April and ends in October, while the dry season starts in November and ends in March. Many of the schools in Nigeria are federally funded and usually are boarding schools. [5], Vor der Küste der Stadt Lagos entsteht seit dem Jahre 2008 die neue Planstadt Eko Atlantic, die eines der ambitioniertesten Infrastrukturprojekte des gesamten Kontinents darstellt. [117] The port features a railhead. Name Status Einwohner Zensus 1991-11-26 Einwohner Zensus 2006-03-21 Einwohner Projektion 2016-03-21; Lagos: Bundesstaat: 5.725.116: 9.113.605: 12.550.600: Agege: Local Government Area Am Beispiel des Jahres 2018 in der Grafik: Die Einwohnerzahl in Nigeria stieg um rund 5.001.000 Einwohner an. Lagos State government is responsible for some of the utilities including roads and transportation, power, water, health and education.