Makoko
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| Makoko | |
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| — Informal Settlement — | |
 Makoko
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| Coordinates: 6°29′44″N 3°23′39″E / 6.49556°N 3.39417°ECoordinates: 6°29′44″N 3°23′39″E / 6.49556°N 3.39417°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA | Lagos Mainland |
| Location | Makoko |
| Settled | 18th century |
| Population | |
| • Total | 85,840 |
Makoko is a slum neighborhood located in Lagos, Nigeria. At present its population is considered to be 85,840; however, the area was not officially counted as part of the 2007 census and the population today is considered to be much higher.[1] Established in the 18th century primarily as a fishing village, much of Makoko rests in structures constructed on stilts above Lagos Lagoon.[1][2] Today the area is essentially self-governing with a very limited government presence in the community and local security being provided by area boys.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b This Day (May 1, 2009). "Makoko Residents And Their Unwanted Guest". Africa News.
- ^ Cohen, Roger (July 20, 1998). "Nigerian Slum's Filth Is a World Away From Capital's Glitter". The New York Times.
- ^ UN Integrated Regional Information Networks (September 5, 2006). "Lagos, the Mega-City of Slums". Africa News.
