Cairo vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Cairo Bigger Than Singapore?

Yes — Cairo is 4.2x larger than Singapore by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 2,352 km². You could fit Singapore inside Cairo approximately 4 times.

About Cairo

Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.

Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Cairo has a hot desert climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 6:00 AM in Cairo — a 6-hour time difference.