Ikeja | |
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City | |
Ikeja Local Government Area | |
Coordinates: 6°36′N 3°21′E / 6.60°N 3.35°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Lagos State |
LGA(s) | Ikeja |
Area | |
• Total | 49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi) |
• Land | 49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi) |
Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
Population (2015 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 861,300 |
• Density | 17,254/km2 (44,690/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Climate | Aw |
Ikeja is a town and local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. It serves as the capital of Lagos State.[2] Ikeja is known for being a well-planned commercial settlement with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reservation areas.