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Cape Town

2,455 km²

Oslo

454 km²

Cape Town vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Cape Town vs Oslo - City Size Comparison

Cape Town

South Africa

Area2,455 km²
Population3.78M
Density1,540 /km²
Elevation5 m
Founded1652
Oslo

Norway

Area454 km²
Population0.72M
Density1,586 /km²
Elevation23 m
Founded1048

Area Comparison

Cape Town is 5.4x larger than Oslo

Population Comparison

Cape Town has 5.3x more people than Oslo

Is Cape Town Bigger Than Oslo?

Yes — Cape Town is 5.4x larger than Oslo by area. Cape Town spans 2,455 km² (948 mi²) while Oslo covers 454 km² (175 mi²) — a difference of 2,001 km². You could fit Oslo inside Cape Town approximately 5 times.

To put Cape Town's size in perspective, its area of 2,455 km² is roughly the same size as Moscow. Meanwhile, Oslo at 454 km² is about 1.3x smaller than Seoul.

In more relatable units, Cape Town's 2,455 km² is about 344,000 American football fields, 42 times the area of Manhattan, or 23 times the area of Paris. Oslo works out to about 64,000 American football fields, 130 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city by population, after Johannesburg, and the largest city in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

Known as "The Mother City", Cape Town covers 2,455 km² with a population of 3.8 million. The city was established in 1652. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, among other attractions.

Cape Town is South Africa's oldest city, founded in 1652 and home to the seat of the national Parliament.

About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

Nicknamed "Tigerstaden", Oslo has an area of 454 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. The city dates back to 1048. Visitors come for Vigeland Park, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and much more.

Oslo is both a county and a municipality, with the city itself home to about 724,000 residents in 2025.

Population Density

Cape Town has a population density of 1,540 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Oslo, with 1,586 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Both cities have comparable density, though Oslo is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Oslo fits inside Cape Town ~5 times

History

Oslo is ~604 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Cape Town

Cape Town covers 2,455 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Moscow (2,511 km²), Lima (2,672 km²), Tokyo (2,194 km²), Ho Chi Minh City (2,061 km²), or Shenzhen (1,997 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Oslo

Oslo covers 454 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Prague (496 km²), Vienna (415 km²), Montreal (498 km²), Denver (401 km²), or Warsaw (517 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Town bigger than Oslo?
Cape Town is 5.4 times larger than Oslo by area. Cape Town covers 2,455 km² while Oslo spans 454 km², a difference of 2,001 km².
How many times does Oslo fit inside Cape Town?
Oslo (454 km²) fits inside Cape Town (2,455 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Cape Town is 5.4x the area of Oslo.
What is the population difference between Cape Town and Oslo?
Cape Town has approximately 3.8 million people, while Oslo has about 0.7 million. Cape Town has 3.1 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Cape Town or Oslo?
Oslo is more densely populated with 1,586 people per km², compared to 1,540 people per km².
Which city is older, Cape Town or Oslo?
Oslo is older, founded around 1048, while Cape Town was established around 1652 — a difference of about 604 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Cape Town and Oslo

The straight-line distance from Cape Town to Oslo is 10,458 km (6,498 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 48m.

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