Lagos vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Lagos Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Lagos is 1.9x larger than Toronto by area. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 542 km².

About Lagos

Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).

Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "T.O.", 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, 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 Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Lagos, it's 6:00 AM in Toronto — a 6-hour time difference.