Guangzhou vs Rome - City Size Comparison

Is Guangzhou Bigger Than Rome?

In terms of area, Guangzhou is 5.8x the size of Rome. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Rome covers 1,285 km² (496 mi²) — a difference of 6,149 km². You could fit Rome inside Guangzhou approximately 5 times.

About Guangzhou

A major port city and trade hub in southern China. Known as "Canton", Guangzhou covers 7,434 km² with a population of 18.7 million. The city was founded around 214 BC. Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower, Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), Canton Fair, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Guangzhou Metro.

Guangzhou has been a major trading port for over 2,000 years and was a key stop on the Maritime Silk Road

About Rome

Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Nicknamed "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. Its history stretches back to 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.

Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Rome at 5,352 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 4.3 million.

Population Density

Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Guangzhou is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Rome experiences Mediterranean conditions. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 5:00 AM in Rome — a 7-hour time difference.