Lagos Lagoon
Lagos Lagoon is a lagoon in Nigeria. It is named after the city of Lagos, Nigeria. The city is on the southwestern side of the lagoon.
| Location | Lagos State, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 6°30′06″N 3°31′21″E / 6.5015814°N 3.5224915°ECoordinates: 6°30′06″N 3°31′21″E / 6.5015814°N 3.5224915°E |
| Lake type | lagoon |
| Basin countries | Nigeria |
| Max. length | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Max. width | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 6,354.7 km2 (2,453.6 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Islands | Lagos Island, Victoria Island |
| Settlements | Lagos |
Description
The lagoon is more than 50 kilometres (31 miles) long. It is 3 to 13 kilometres (1.9 to 8.1 miles) wide. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a long sand spit 2 to 5 kilometres (1.2 to 3.1 miles) wide. The sand spit has swampy margins on the lagoon side. The lagoon's surface area is about 6,354.7 square kilometres (2,453.6 square miles).[1] It is fairly shallow. Ocean-going ships don't go through it. Smaller barges and boats do.
Lagos Lagoon Media
Map showing relative position of Lagos Lagoon to urban areas, harbour and port areas of Lagos Metropolitan Area
Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria
Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria
Lagos Lagoon
Lagos Lagoon
References
- ↑ Lagos Lagoon Coastal Profile: Information Database For Planning Theory, by Obafemi McArthur Okusipe, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Lagos - Accessed September 22, 2008