Guangzhou vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Guangzhou Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Guangzhou is 39.5x larger than Stockholm by area. Guangzhou spans 7,434 km² (2,870 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 7,246 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Guangzhou approximately 39 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 Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Guangzhou metropolitan area covers 7,434 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Guangzhou metro area is also more populous, with 18.7 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Guangzhou has a population density of 2,513 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Stockholm is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Guangzhou stays around 14°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Guangzhou, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.