Ikeja
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.
Ikeja | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Ikeja Local Government Area | |
 Ikeja shown within the State of Lagos | |
  Ikeja Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6.60°N 3.35°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA(s) | Ikeja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi) |
| • Land | 49.92 km2 (19.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2015 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 861,300 |
| • Density | 17,254/km2 (44,690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
Etymology
Oral history has it that the word Ikeja was first coined from the Benin word Ikehdia (English: military watch station).
It is also believed that the first colonial administrators in Lagos abbreviated Ikorodu and Epe Joint Administration to Ikeja for easy administration.
References
- "Metro Lagos". City Population. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- 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.
Other websites
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