Kosofe
Kosofe | |
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LGA and town | |
Kosofe within Lagos Metropolitan Area | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Lagos State |
Area | |
• Total | 81 km2 (31 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 1,010,800 |
• Density | 12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 100 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.LA.KO |
Kosofe is a Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria and was created on the 27th day of November 1996.[2] Its headquarters is in the town of Kosofe and is home to several neighborhoods, including Ketu, Oworonshoki, Agboyi-Ketu, Alapere, Mile 12, and Isheri Olowora. Other notable areas include Ifako/Soluyi, Ajao Estate, Mende, Maryland, Ojota, Ogudu, Agidi, Orisigun, Kosofe, Ajelogo, Akanimodo, Ikosi-Ketu, Agiliti, Maidan, Isheri-Olowo Ira, Shangisha, Magodo, Agboyi, Owode Onirin, and Odo-Ogun.[3]
It has an area of 81 km2 (31 sq mi) and a population of 682,772 according to the 2006 census.[4] The local government has a diverse population, with people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds living together.
The postal code of the area is 100.[5] There are also several markets, parks, and recreational facilities in Kosofe local government. Popular festivals held in Kosofe Local Government Area include the Ogun and the Igunuko festivals while prominent traditional rulers in the area include the Ologudu of Ogudu and the Oba of Oworonshoki.[6]
One of the major settlements in Kosofe is Ikosi.
Kosofe is well-connected to other parts of Lagos State. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Third Mainland Bridge, which connect Lagos Island to the mainland, both pass through the local government. There are also several bus terminals and motor parks in the area, making it easy for residents to travel to other parts of Lagos State.
Places at Kosofe
- Description Signs in Maryland, Kosofe, Lagos-Nigeria
- Kosofe Magistrate Court at Ojota
- Ojota road
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References
- ^ "Lagos State: Subdivisions". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Kosofe Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Daniel, Mfonobong (2020-07-22). "Lagos State: List of Local Government Areas & Towns". Nigerian Infopedia. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Publication of 2006 Census" (PDF). 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Kosofe Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
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- Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
- Augustine University Ilara
- Caleb University
- CMS Grammar School, Lagos
- College of Medicine, University of Lagos
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
- Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology
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- King's College, Lagos
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- University of Lagos
- Yaba College of Technology
See also: List of schools in Lagos
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- Federal Medical Centre Ebute Metta
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- National Orthopaedic Hospital
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- Flying Doctors Nigeria
- Yaba Psychiatric Hospital
See also: List of hospitals in Lagos
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