Lagos Mainland, Administrative region in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos Mainland extends across 19.5 square kilometers of southwestern Nigeria, including commercial centers and residential neighborhoods near the mainland waterfront.
The territory evolved from a regional subdivision during Nigeria's transition from unitary to federal governance in 1967, establishing local administration structures.
The district incorporates multiple ethnic communities, with Yoruba traditions manifesting through local markets, textile trading, and neighborhood celebrations.
The region contains essential transportation links, including the Third Mainland Bridge connecting the mainland sectors to Lagos Island and Victoria Island.
The area maintains one of Nigeria's largest concentrations of educational facilities, housing multiple universities and research centers within its boundaries.
Location: Lagos
Part of: Southwest Nigeria
GPS coordinates: 6.50494,3.38650
Latest update: March 20, 2025 22:08
Third Mainland Bridge
1.7 km
Nigerian National Museum, Lagos
8.4 km
National Arts Theatre
8.4 km
NITEL Building
6.7 km
Teslim Balogun Stadium
2.9 km
Freedom Park
6.3 km
Rio de la plata
4.4 km
Eko Bridge
4.5 km
Tinubu Square
5.7 km
Carter Bridge
4.2 km
St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos
6.3 km
Balogun Market
5.5 km
Shitta-Bey Mosque
5.3 km
National Gallery of Modern Art
3.7 km
Lagos Central Mosque
5.3 km
Jaekel House
2 km
Independence House
6.6 km
Bookshop House
5.9 km
Apapa Amusement Park
7.2 km
Omenka Gallery
7 km
University of Lagos Library
2.5 km
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lagos
6.2 km
Tafawa Balewa Square
6.9 km
The Legacy Nigerian Railway Museum
2 km
African Church Bethel
5.6 km
Old Secretariat at Marina
6.4 km
Water House
5.8 km
Wesley cathedral ologbowo, Lagos Nigeria
5.3 kmReviews
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