Surulere

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title: "Surulere" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["local-government-areas-in-lagos-state", "surulere"] topic_path: "general/local-government-areas-in-lagos-state" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surulere" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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pushpin_map_captionSurulere shown within Nigeria
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNigeria
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Lagos State
subdivision_type2Town
subdivision_name2Lagos
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population_as_of2022
population_total744,400
population_density_km2auto
postal_code_typePostal code
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coordinates
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::callout[type=note] the neighbourhood in Lagos ::

|official_name = Surulere |settlement_type = |image_skyline = File:2009_National_Arts_Theatre_Lagos_Nigeria_6350723082.jpg |imagesize = 250px |image_map = |image_caption = The National Arts Theatre, a Landmark in Surulere. |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = |pushpin_map=Nigeria |pushpin_mapsize=200 |pushpin_map_caption = Surulere shown within Nigeria |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = Nigeria |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Lagos State |subdivision_type2 = Town |subdivision_name2 = Lagos |area_total_km2 = 23 |population_as_of = 2022 |population_total = 744,400 |population_density_km2 = auto | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 101283 |timezone = CET |utc_offset = +1 |coordinates = | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 8 | mapframe-wikidata = yes | mapframe-marker = village Surulere is a local government area located on the mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria. It has an area of 23 km2. At the 2006 census, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local government area is bordered by Yaba, Mushin, and Ebute-Metta.

History

During the rapid urbanization of Lagos, the city expanded to the west of its lagoon, which included present-day Surulere. Families from different regions of the country have historically settled in Surulere. In addition to the local settlers of Lagos, during the nineteenth century, various emancipated African Brazilians and Cubans, who were referred to as Aguda or Saros, settled in Surulere. Nigerians from the Northern region initially ended at Idi-Araba, while many people from the eastern part were in various quarters but predominantly at Obele, Ikate, and Aguda areas. Residents of Lagos Island who bought or leased land from the government and Aworis settled in New Lagos. In contrast, others lived in the neighborhoods of Itire, Lawanson, Ojuelegba, Animashaun, and Shitta. The New Lagos neighborhood, also known as the Surulere Re-Housing Estate, is among the first public housing projects in Nigeria. Itire, one of the quarters in Surulere, has a recognized traditional authority in the Onitire of Itire.

Industry

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Amikanle_Market.jpg" caption="Amikanle Market, Surulere community"] ::

Emergence

In 1977, Surulere was the host location of a cultural festival, FESTAC 77, also known as the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture. The event held between 15 January 1977 and 12 February 1977.{{cite news | last = Jonathan | first = Randall | title = FESTAC: Upbeat Finale | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1977/02/14/festac-upbeat-finale/e97a144d-bd6a-4e03-ba18-e0be4217d057/ | access-date = 22 August 2015 | newspaper=Washington Post | date=14 February 1977}} Surulere is home to the 55,000-spectator capacity Lagos National Stadium built in 1972 for the 1973 All-Africa Games, now abandoned and dilapidated..{{cite news | title= The abandoned National Stadium in Lagos (Editorial) |url= http://odili.net/news/source/2006/nov/9/24.html |work=The Guardian (Lagos) |publisher= Guardian Newspapers Limited, via nigeriaworld.com |date=2006-11-09 |access-date=2008-02-13}} However, in preparation for the 2009 Under 17 FIFA World Cup the facilities were improved, and the event kicked off successfully in October 2009.{{cite news |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200910080583.html |title=U-17 - Surulere Gets Ready |author=Solomon Nwoke |date=8 October 2009 |publisher=Vanguard |access-date=2009-10-23}}{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8322853.stm |title=Nigeria ready for U17 World Cup |author=Oluwashina Okeleji |publisher=BBC News |date=23 October 2009 |access-date=2009-10-23}} Surulere also houses the Teslim Balogun Stadium, a multi-use stadium with capacity in excess of 24,000 where mainly football matches are staged. The main commercial streets in Surulere are Western Avenue, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Adelabu, Ogunalana Drive, and Aguda, while various open markets are dispersed in different neighborhoods. Industrial establishments are predominantly located at Iponri, Coker, and Iganmu.

Landmarks and places

Notable people

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Wizkid_at_Iyanya's_album_launch_concert,2013(cropped).jpg" caption="Ayodeji Balogun, ''[[Wizkid]].''"] ::

References

References

  1. "Surulere Local Government Area in Nigeria". citypopulation.de.
  2. (1992). "Our town series". The Dept..
  3. "Lagos State Information". National Bureau of Statistics.
  4. Aduwo, B. E.. (2011). "HOUSING TRANSFORMATION AND ITS IMPACT ON NEIGHBOURHOODS IN SELECTED LOW-INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA". Covenant University.
  5. "Bounce Exclusive: Top Ten Amala Joints In Lagos". Bounce Exclusive: Top Ten Amala Joints In Lagos.
  6. "VIVIAN FOWLER MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR GIRLS".
  7. (7 June 2015). "The Return Of Super Stores In Nigeria". The Guardian.
  8. "ALIKO DANGOTE Reveals His Other Sides". Happenings NG.

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