Surulere is a local government area situated on the mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria. It covers a total land area of 23 km² (8.9 sq mi) and is bordered by the neighboring areas of Yaba, Mushin, and Ebute-Metta.
According to the 2006 census, Surulere had a population of 503,975 residents. This results in a high population density of approximately 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer.