Lagos, Nigeria · Africa
Makoko sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lagos.
Makoko is a town located in Lagos, Nigeria. With a population of 85,840, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Makoko sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Makoko to your route.
Makoko is an informal settlement across the 3rd Mainland Bridge located on the coast of mainland Lagos, Nigeria. A third of the community is built on stilts along the lagoon and the rest is on the land. The waterfront part of the community is largely harboured by the Egun people who migrated from Badagary and RepublicRead more
of Benin and whose main occupation is fishing.
Makoko comprises six individual villages, of which four are floating communities (Adogbo, Migbewhe, Oko Agbon and Yanshiwhe) and two are on land (Apollo and Sogunro). The state government of Lagos refers to the area as Makoko-Iwaya Waterfront.
Makoko is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Africa" owing to its waterways. Its population is considered to be 85,840; however, the area was not officially counted as part of the 2007 census and the population has been estimated to be much higher – as high as over a million in 2020. In July 2012, the Lagos State government ordered that some of the stilts beyond the power lines be brought down without proper notice. This led to the destruction of several stilts on the Iwaya/Makoko waterfront and many families were rendered homeless.
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Makoko is located in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 6.4961 latitude, 3.3878 longitude.
Makoko has a population of approximately 85,840 people, making it a town in Nigeria.
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