Ikeja

Ikeja
City
Ikeja Local Government Area
Ikeja shown within the State of Lagos
Ikeja shown within the State of Lagos
Ikeja is located in Nigeria
Ikeja
Ikeja
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 6°36′N 3°21′E / 6.60°N 3.35°E / 6.60; 3.35
CountryNigeria
StateLagos State
LGA(s)Ikeja
Area
 • Total49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi)
 • Land49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (2015 estimate)[1]
 • Total861,300
 • Density17,254/km2 (44,690/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateAw

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.

  1. "Metro Lagos". City Population. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  2. Books LLC (May 2010). Local Government Areas in Lagos State: Ikeja, Amuwo-Odofin, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Badagry, Oshodi-Isolo, Eti-Osa, Surulere. General Books LLC. ISBN 978-1-155-21653-9.

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