Cairo vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Cairo Bigger Than Toronto?

In terms of area, Cairo is 4.9x the size of Toronto. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 2,455 km². You could fit Toronto 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 Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Multicultural neighborhoods, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Over half of Toronto's residents were born outside Canada, making it one of the most diverse cities on Earth

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Cairo metropolitan area covers 6,588 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Toronto is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Cairo has a hot desert climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Cairo stays around 14°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 5:00 AM in Toronto — a 7-hour time difference.