Makoko, Lagos

Name: Makoko
Address: Lagos, Nigeria

#55 among attractions in Lagos

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Makoko is an informal settlement across the 3rd Mainland Bridge located on the coast of mainland Lagos. 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 Republic of Benin and whose main occupation is fishing. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°29'45"N, 3°23'31"E

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Nearby attractions include: Jaekel House, Third Mainland Bridge, Ebute Metta, Yaba.

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