Since the 19th century, Lagos gradually transformed to a melting pot of Africans and Europeans. Mai 1967 in 20 LGAs eingeteilt, die als eigenständige Städte aufgefasst werden. 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. Aina bat den König von Benin um Hilfe, der eine Armee aussandte und die Olofin besiegte. Die Angaben beziehen sich auf die Volkszählung vom 21. [76] In recent years, the Lagos State government has renovated existing parks and green areas, with a long-term goal of expansion. The remainder of modern-day Nigeria was seized in 1887, and when the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria was established in 1914, Lagos became its capital, continuing as such after the country's independence from Britain in 1960. By 2100, if current figures continue, the … For the Nigerian state, which contains Lagos Metropolitan Area, see, Only Ikoyi-Obalande and Iru-Victoria Island LCDAs, Metropolitan Lagos consists of 16 of Lagos State's 20 LGAs, which excludes. 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. Lagos in Nigeria hatte damals ganze 280000 Einwohner – überschritt in den Sechzigern die Millionengrenze und im noch frischen Jahrhundert die Zehn-Millionen-Grenze. Association football is Lagos' most popular sport. Am 1. Lagos was the former capital city of Nigeria but it has since been replaced by Abuja. At these times traffic congestion, called "Go Slow", by Lagosians, can be extreme. MFM F.C. Die vielen verzweigten Lagunen vor Lagos waren nützlich für den atlantischen Sklavenhandel mit den Portugiesen, der von Königen wie Akinshemoyin gefördert wurde. Throughout history, it was home to a number of warring ethnic groups who had settled in the area. The signing of the 1852 treaty ushered in the Consular Period in Lagos' history wherein Britain provided military protection for Lagos. This article is about the city, officially known as Lagos Metropolitan Area. Die Stadt ist der bedeutendste Verkehrsknotenpunkt des Landes mit Straßen, Eisenbahnen und internationalem Flughafen. Betreiber ist die Lagos State Ferry Services Corporation. Groß-Lagos besitzt keine Einheitsverwaltung; es besteht aus 16 Local Government Areas (LGA), die als eigenständige Städte aufgefasst werden. The complex today is on reestablishment.[68]. [3] Die vom Waffenarsenal ausgehende Katastrophe kostete mindestens tausend Menschenleben. [90], Authorities of Lagos State have attacked the results of the 2006 census, accusing the Nigerian National Population Commission of having undercounted the population of the state. Most of the tall buildings are located in the downtown Central Business District. It failed to interpret the two most important and fairly representative and reliable secondary data sets already in public domain, the National Identity Card Scheme and the 2003 Voters Registration figures from INEC. Für das Jahr 2100 wird mit 88,3 Millionen Einwohnern gerechnet, womit Lagos zur weltweit größten Stadt werden würde.[9]. Ogun State LGAs within Greater Metropolitan Lagos majorly include: Obafemi Owode, Sagamu, Ifo, Ado-Odo/Ota and part of Ewekoro.[36]. Die Metropolregion Lagos hat eine Fläche von 14.144 Quadratkilometer und erstreckt sich über den Bundesstaat Lagos und große Teile des Bundesstaats Ogun. However, in recent years more night clubs have sprung up on the Island, making the Island (particularly Victoria Island, Ikate and Lekki Phase 1) the main nightlife attractions. Other places of interest include the Tafawa Balewa Square, Festac town, The Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos and the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos. Lagos State Ferry Services Corporation runs a few regular routes, for example between Lagos Island and the mainland, served by modern ferries and wharves. Stadtrand von Lagos: Die mit 14 Millionen Einwohnern größte Stadt Nigerias wächst rasant - 2050 könnten dort mehr als 32 Millionen Menschen leben Die Bevölkerung des Niger ist seit 1960 von rund 3 auf 20 Millionen Menschen angestiegen. [95][96][97][98][99], The city of Lagos is a major economic focal point in Nigeria, generating around 10% of the country's GDP. For example, the oldest Nigerian hospital is located in the city as well as West Africa's first air-operated emergency medical service, which commenced in the city. Metropolitan Lagos suburban LGAs include: Agege, Amuwo Odofin, Mushin, Oshodi-Isolo and Ikeja (site of Murtala Muhammed International Airport and the capital of Lagos State). [49][50], Following threats from Kosoko and the French who were positioned at Wydah, a decision was made by Lord Palmerston (British Prime Minister) who noted in 1861, "the expediency of losing no time in assuming the formal Protectorate of Lagos". 1914 wurde Süd- mit Nord-Nigeria zusammengeschlossen, Lagos war dadurch die Hauptstadt der gesamten Federation of Nigeria unter britischer Herrschaft. The local government areas (LGAs) that are considered to be in the Island include Lagos Island, Eti-Osa. [86] Lagos City has a considerable number of high-rise buildings that dominate its skyline. Die Einnahmen aus dem Export von Erdöl haben zu einem allgemeinen Anstieg der Preise und Lebenshaltungskosten geführt, die Lagos zur teuersten Stadt Nigerias machten. In Britain's early 19th century fight against the transatlantic slave trade, its West Africa Squadron or Preventative Squadron as it was also known, continued to pursue Portuguese, American, French and Cuban slave ships and to impose anti-slavery treaties with West African coastal chiefs with so much doggedness that they created a strong presence along the West African coast from Sierra Leone all the way to the Niger Delta (today's Nigeria) and as far south as Congo. After weeks of test runs, operations started on 17 March 2008, six months earlier than planned. [94][151][152] Several intercity and commuter trains serve Lagos through the Lagos Terminus railway station. Some rivers, like Badagry Creek, flow parallel to the coast for some distance before exiting through the sand bars to the sea. 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Statistisch werden dem Stadtgebiet von Groß-Lagos 16 Local Government Areas (LGA) zugerechnet. Der Titel dieses Artikels ist mehrdeutig. Ebenfalls in Lagos geboren ist Hakeem Olajuwon. It has been estimated that the system will transport about 10,000 passengers in each direction per hour during peak travel times. Metropolitan Lagos extends over 16 of the 20 LGAs of Lagos State, and contains about 85% of the population of Lagos State, and includes semi-rural areas. [48][52][53], Lagos was declared a colony on 5 March 1862. [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. Și care-i înfrățit cu Timișoara…". [67] Ikoyi housed the headquarters of the federal government of Nigeria and other buildings owned by the government, including the old federal secretariat complex. According to the official results of the 2006 census, there were 8,048,430 inhabitants in Metropolitan Lagos. They are the Carter Bridge, which starts from Iddo; the Eko Bridge (formerly called the Second Mainland Bridge); and the Third Mainland Bridge, which passes through densely populated mainland suburbs to the Lagos Lagoon. The Lagos healthcare system is generally divided into public and private sectors that provide medical services at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.[143]. 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 However, Lagos remains the financial centre of the country, and also grew to become the most populous conurbation in the country.[27]. There are also commercial activities in Ikoyi, which is spotted in an increasing number of offices, banks, and shopping complexes. März 2021 um 14:52 Uhr bearbeitet. Nigeria gehört zu den am dichtesten besiedeltesten Ländern in Afrika und hat mit ca. Oba Akitoye then signed the Treaty between Great Britain and Lagos abolishing slavery. Weitere wichtige Bildungs- und Forschungseinrichtungen sind unter anderem das Igbobi College, das King’s College, die Methodist Boy’s High School, das Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, das Queen’s College und das Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls. Hinzu kamen Flüchtlinge aus den benachbarten Bürgerkriegsregionen. Mit Seeschiffen werden unter anderem Kakaobohnen und Erdöl exportiert und Elektroschrott und Altautos importiert. [62] Also, on 12 December 1991, the seat of the Federal Government was also formally relocated to Abuja. Für das Jahr 2100 wird mit 88,3 Millionen Einwohnern gerechnet, womit Lagos zur weltweit größten Stadt werden würde. However, the state capital was later moved to Ikeja in 1976, and the federal capital moved to Abuja in 1991. [122], Lagos is the centre of the Nigerian movie industry, often referred to as 'Nollywood'. Lagos light rail to commence operation 2022 – Official. Das Strukturanpassungsprogramm (SAP), das in den 1970er Jahren gestartet wurde, führte zu massiven Ausgabenkürzungen im öffentlichen Bereich und somit auch im Bildungssektor. Januar 2002 kam es auf einem in der Stadt gelegenen Kasernengelände zu Explosionen. Lagos State has a bus rapid transit (BRT) system;[145] the first phase was completed in February 2008. [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. Die folgende Übersicht zeigt die Einwohnerzahlen, jeweils bezogen auf das städtische Gebiet (urban area). [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. The islands are separated by creeks, fringing the southwest mouth of Lagos Lagoon, while being protected from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands and long sand spits such as Bar Beach, which stretch up to 100 km (62 mi) east and west of the mouth. Am Beispiel des Jahres 2018 in der Grafik: Die Einwohnerzahl in Nigeria stieg um rund 5.001.000 Einwohner an. Was für eine Kaffeesatzleserei! Lagos Island wurde wahrscheinlich im 14. [41][60] Lagos experienced rapid growth throughout the 1960s and 1970s as a result of Nigeria's economic boom. Da unter Königin Victoria der Sklavenhandel erfolgreich bekämpft werden konnte, wurden Forstprodukte wie Palmöl zu wichtigen Exportartikeln. Im Jahr 2050 könnte. The mainland beyond the Municipality of Lagos, on the other hand, comprised several separate towns and settlements such as Mushin, Ikeja and Agege. Die National Library of Nigeria (Nationalbibliothek) ist die größte Bibliothek des Landes. Jahrhundert verfolgten die Olofin eine gewisse Aina, die als Hexe galt. Mit seiner Industrie (unter anderem Volkswagen), drei Häfen und dem angebundenen internationalen Flughafen von Ikeja ist Lagos auch das ökonomische Zentrum des Landes. It is expected to operate along eight routes using specially designated bus rapid transit lanes running through the city, with the aim of expanding to other routes in the future. Abuja officially gained its status as the capital of Nigeria on 12 December 1991, although the decision to move the federal capital had been made in now Act no. Auch KLM, British Airways, Air France, Delta, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines und Iberia bedienen interkontinentale Strecken von und nach Lagos. Städte, Metropolen, Megacities Immer mehr Menschen leben in städtischen Ballungszentren – ein Trend, der sich auch zukünftig fortsetzen wird . Heimspielstätte ist das Onikan-Stadion mit einer Kapazität von 5.000 Plätzen. Lagos bevölkerungswachstum. Exportiert werden in großem Umfang Erdnüsse, Baumwollwaren, Nutzholz, Kakao und Palmöl. Bis dahin wird sich die Gesamtbevölkerung von Nigeria innerhalb von 30 Jahren auf rund 400 Millionen Einwohner verdoppeln. Nachts kühlt es meist nur wenig ab. [88], A rejoinder to Lagos State Government views[89] concluded that Lagos State concealed the fact that the population projection, for Lagos Urban Agglomeration by the UN agencies had been revised downwards substantially as early as 2003. Lagos experiences a tropical savanna climate (Aw) according to the Köppen climate classification, as there are four months under 60 millimetres or 2.4 inches of rain, and annual rainfall is not nearly high enough for tropical monsoon classification. [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 played the dual role of being the State and Federal Capital until 1976 when the state capital was moved to Ikeja. The Island is mainly a collection of islands that are separated from each other by creeks of varying sizes and are connected by bridges. Nigeria ist die Heimat von über 250 ethnischen Gruppen mit über 500 Sprachen,[1] und die unterschiedlichen Sitten und die Traditionen unter ihnen verleihen dem La… Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority: Alexander Urosevic: Das Meer der toten Schiffe. Die wirtschaftliche Dynamik lockt immer mehr Schweizer Firmen und Investitionen an. The wet season starts in April and ends in October, while the dry season starts in November and ends in March. Am 26. und 27. Auf von dem Meer abgerungenen Areal soll hier ein neues Finanzzentrum entstehen, das 300.000 Menschen Wohnraum bieten soll. The Lagos State Government operates state schools. [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). [91][92] A study found that research carried out by Africapolis (the African subsidiary of e-Geopolis backed by the Agence française de développement), in addition to the cross-referencing of official figures with more scientific independent research concluded that the 2006 census figures for Lagos State of about 9 million were valid and that the state's own assessments are inflated.[93]. 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. Three major bridges join the island to the mainland. Auf dem Jankara-Markt der Insel ist das Handeln erlaubt. Markus Städeli 16.04.2017, 00.55 Uhr [61] It has expensive real estate properties and for that reason, many new luxury condos and apartments are blooming up everywhere. Die Inseln Lagos Island, Ikoyi und Victoria Island werden durch drei Brücken mit dem Festland von Lagos verbunden: der Eko-Brücke, der Carter-Brücke und der Third Mainland Bridge. Trotz des Ölreichtums sind lange Warteschlangen wegen der Benzinknappheit an den Tankstellen des Landes an der Tagesordnung. Der Ort, Eko (Heereslager) genannt, wurde Teil des Reichs Benin. Derzeit (Stand 2019) sind mehrere Hochhäuser auf dem Gebiet sowie große Teile des Straßennetzes der Planstadt errichtet worden. Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport, one of the largest and busiest airports in Africa. Mit der Unabhängigkeit Nigerias im Jahr 1960 wurde Lagos Hauptstadt des Landes, bis es 1991 von Abuja abgelöst wurde. Seit der Wiedervereinigung haben die neuen Bundesländer bereits 1,5 Millionen Einwohner verloren, bis … Most commercial and financial business is carried out in the central business district situated on the island. [145] Also, the signature color of Lagos state 14-seater bus (known as Danfo) is yellow with a touch of black.