The Abidjan–Lagos Corridor, also known as the Abidjan–Lagos Megalopolis, is an emerging transnationalmegalopolis on the coast of southern West Africa. It stretches from Abidjan to Lagos, crossing five independent states (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria) from west to east, and includes two political capitals and many regional economic centers.[2] The corridor has a length of approximately 965 kilometers (600 miles). Within the megalopolis, a significant portion of West Africa's economic output is generated, and cities within the corridor are among the most economically developed of their respective countries, for which agglomeration effects and access to the Atlantic Ocean are responsible. The population within the region is experiencing rapid growth, and nearly 50 million people are expected to live within the corridor by 2035. According to projections, by the end of the 21st century, the region could become the largest urban region with continuous settlement in the world, then with up to half a billion inhabitants.[3]
After the decolonization of Africa, politically independent states emerged in West Africa and urban growth accelerated. Migrants moved from the interior to the more developed coastal areas, for example in Ghana to the region around Accra or in Nigeria to the metropolitan region of Lagos. Rapid urban growth led to the merging of previously independent settlements into large agglomerations with an economic division of labor. This occurred first domestically and later in transnational regions (e.g., between Lagos and neighboring Benin). However, urban growth was largely unplanned and led to severe urban sprawl, as little investment was made in the construction of multi-story housing. Future investment needs are therefore very high.[3]
Due to the linguistic, cultural and political differences between the countries located in the corridor, the region's economic potential has not yet been fully exploited. There has been little alignment of standards and construction of common infrastructure, and even within the countries, transportation links are often unreliable.[3]
Construction of a highway route from Abidjan to Lagos (Abidjan-Lagos Highway) is scheduled to begin in 2025. The project is expected to cost $15 billion and increase regional economic integration. The African Development Bank is involved in the financing.[7][8] So far, the Dakar-Lagos Highway forms the main transport axis in the region.
The Lagos Abidjan Corridor doctoral thesis at ETH Zürich
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^Choplin, Armelle; Hertzog, Alice (2020-09-04). "The West African corridor from Abidjan to Lagos: a megacity-region under construction". Handbook of Megacities and Megacity-Regions: 206–222.
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The Abidjan Lagos Corridor also known as the Abidjan Lagos Megalopolis is an emerging transnational megalopolis on the coast of southern West Africa It stretches from Abidjan to Lagos crossing five independent states Cote d Ivoire Ghana Togo Benin and Nigeria from west to east and includes two political capitals and many regional economic centers 2 The corridor has a length of approximately 965 kilometers 600 miles Within the megalopolis a significant portion of West Africa s economic output is generated and cities within the corridor are among the most economically developed of their respective countries for which agglomeration effects and access to the Atlantic Ocean are responsible The population within the region is experiencing rapid growth and nearly 50 million people are expected to live within the corridor by 2035 According to projections by the end of the 21st century the region could become the largest urban region with continuous settlement in the world then with up to half a billion inhabitants 3 Abidjan Lagos Megalopole Abidjan LagosTransborder agglomeration in AfricaAbidjan Ivory CoastNickname West African MegalopolisAbidjan LagosLagos NigeriaCoordinates 5 30 N 0 00 E 5 5 N 0 E 5 5 0Countries Ivory Coast Ghana Benin Togo NigeriaLargest cityLagos 14 368 332 Population 2016 Total27 000 000 1 Time zoneGMT UTC 00 00 Cote d Ivoire Ghana TogoWAT UTC 01 00 Benin and NigeriaPopulation density in Western Africa 2021 After the decolonization of Africa politically independent states emerged in West Africa and urban growth accelerated Migrants moved from the interior to the more developed coastal areas for example in Ghana to the region around Accra or in Nigeria to the metropolitan region of Lagos Rapid urban growth led to the merging of previously independent settlements into large agglomerations with an economic division of labor This occurred first domestically and later in transnational regions e g between Lagos and neighboring Benin However urban growth was largely unplanned and led to severe urban sprawl as little investment was made in the construction of multi story housing Future investment needs are therefore very high 3 Due to the linguistic cultural and political differences between the countries located in the corridor the region s economic potential has not yet been fully exploited There has been little alignment of standards and construction of common infrastructure and even within the countries transportation links are often unreliable 3 Contents 1 Cities 2 Abidjan Lagos Highway 3 Airports 4 Metro systems 5 Ports 6 External links 7 ReferencesCities edit nbsp Maps of Subnational Human Development Index and population densityListed from west to east City Country Population 2020 4 Principal languages PictureAbidjan nbsp Ivory Coast 5 202 762 French Abidjan French Attie Baoule Bete Wobe Ebrie nbsp Sekondi Takoradi nbsp Ghana 945 519 Fante English nbsp Cape Coast 169 894 2010 5 Fante English nbsp Accra 2 514 005 English Twi Dagbani Ga Akan nbsp Lome nbsp Togo 1 827 878 French Ewe nbsp Abomey Calavi nbsp Benin 1 056 440 French Fon nbsp Cotonou 691 949 French Fon nbsp Porto Novo 264 320 2013 6 French Fon nbsp Lagos nbsp Nigeria 14 368 332 English Nigerian Pidgin Yoruba nbsp Abidjan Lagos Highway edit nbsp Existing Dakar Lagos HighwayConstruction of a highway route from Abidjan to Lagos Abidjan Lagos Highway is scheduled to begin in 2025 The project is expected to cost 15 billion and increase regional economic integration The African Development Bank is involved in the financing 7 8 So far the Dakar Lagos Highway forms the main transport axis in the region Airports editCadjehoun Airport Cotonou Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport Abidjan Kotoka International Airport Accra Lome Tokoin International Airport Lome Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos Takoradi Airport Sekondi TakoradiMetro systems editAbidjan Metro Lagos MetroPorts editPort of Abidjan Port of Cotonou Port of Lagos Port of Lome Port of Tema Port of TakoradiExternal links editThe Lagos Abidjan Corridor doctoral thesis at ETH ZurichReferences edit Abidjan Lagos Corridor UNAIDS ECOWAS FG Target 27m People on Health Security THISDAYLIVE www thisdaylive com Choplin Armelle Hertzog Alice 2020 09 04 The West African corridor from Abidjan to Lagos a megacity region under construction Handbook of Megacities and Megacity Regions 206 222 a b c Megalopolis how coastal west Africa will shape the coming century the Guardian 2022 10 27 Retrieved 2022 11 18 World Urbanization Prospects Population Division United Nations Retrieved 2022 11 18 Ghana Regions Major Cities amp Urban Localities Population Statistics Maps Charts Weather and Web Information Retrieved 2022 11 18 Benin Departments Major Cities amp Towns Population Statistics Maps Charts Weather and Web Information Retrieved 2022 11 18 US 15bn Lagos Abidjan highway project receives lifeline Africa Investment Forum Retrieved 2022 11 18 15 6bn Abidjan Lagos highway Ghana route most profitable Ministry of Roads amp Highways Retrieved 2022 11 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abidjan Lagos Corridor amp oldid 1198035358, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
