Satellite Town, Lagos
Satellite Town, Lagos | |
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Satellite Town Post Office | |
Satellite Town, Lagos Location of Satellite Town in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°26′59″N 3°17′3″E / 6.44972°N 3.28417°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| Area | |
• Total | 52 sq mi (135 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| ZIP | 102262 |
Satellite Town, Lagos is a community and state housing estate located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Amuwo-Odofin local government area of Lagos State. Its ZIP code is 102262. Satellite Town is a historic federal housing estate originally established in the 1960s. While it was once celebrated as a model of structured urban living, the neighborhood has faced significant challenges over the decades with deteriorating road infrastructure and seasonal flooding. Despite these issues, it remains a highly sought-after and fast-growing residential area due to its relatively affordable rent and its proximity to the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Lagos Trade Fair Complex.