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Dublin

115 km²

Toronto

630 km²

Dublin vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Dublin vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Dublin

Ireland

Area115 km²
Population0.59M
Density5,130 /km²
Elevation20 m
Founded841
Toronto

Canada

Area630 km²
Population2.93M
Density4,651 /km²
Elevation76 m
Metro Pop.6.2M
Founded1793
Climatehumid continental

Area Comparison

Dublin is 5.5x smaller than Toronto

Population Comparison

Dublin has 5.0x fewer people than Toronto

Is Dublin Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Toronto is 5.5x larger than Dublin by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Dublin covers 115 km² (44 mi²) — a difference of 515 km². You could fit Dublin inside Toronto approximately 5 times.

To put Dublin's size in perspective, its area of 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.

Picture Dublin another way: its area is large enough to fit about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park. Toronto, by comparison, equals about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.

About Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.

Known as "The Fair City", Dublin covers 115 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was established in 841. Dublin is known for Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, among other attractions.

Dublin sits on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, bordered to the south by the Dublin Mountains.

About Toronto

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021.

Often called "The Six", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 1793. Visitors come for CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Distillery District, and much more. Getting around is easy with the TTC Subway.

Toronto is the fourth-most populous city in North America, ranking behind only Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles.

Population Density

Dublin has a population density of 5,130 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Dublin is slightly more compact.

Key Differences at a Glance

Size Ratio

Dublin fits inside Toronto ~5 times

History

Dublin is ~952 years older

Cities Similar in Size to Dublin

Dublin covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), or Doha (132 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Toronto

Toronto covers 630 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Hyderabad (650 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), or Mumbai (603 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is larger, Dublin or Toronto?
Toronto is 5.5 times larger than Dublin by area. Toronto covers 630 km² while Dublin spans 115 km², a difference of 515 km².
How many times does Dublin fit inside Toronto?
Dublin (115 km²) fits inside Toronto (630 km²) approximately 5 times. That means Toronto is 5.5x the area of Dublin.
What is the population difference between Dublin and Toronto?
Toronto has approximately 2.9 million people, while Dublin has about 0.6 million. Toronto has 2.3 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Dublin or Toronto?
Dublin is more densely populated with 5,130 people per km², compared to 4,651 people per km².
Which city is older, Dublin or Toronto?
Dublin is older, founded around 841, while Toronto was established around 1793 — a difference of about 952 years.
How does the map comparison work?
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Distance Between Dublin and Toronto

The straight-line distance from Dublin to Toronto is 5,250 km (3,262 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~6h 41m.

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