Spanish lakes (5)

I believe the answer is:

lagos

(Other definitions for lagos that I've seen before include "Chief port and former capital of Nigeria" , "African port" , "Formerly capital of Nigeria" , "city in Africa" , "Nigerian city and port" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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