Lagos
1,172 km²
Toronto
630 km²
Nigeria
Canada
Area Comparison
Lagos is 1.9x larger than Toronto
Population Comparison
Lagos has 5.3x more people 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.
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
In more relatable units, Lagos's 1,172 km² is about 164,000 American football fields, 20 times the area of Manhattan, or 11 times the area of Paris. Toronto works out to about 88,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 11 times the area of Manhattan.
Lagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Known as "Lasgidi", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Victoria Island, Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is the most populous urban area on the African continent, with an estimated 17 to 21 million residents as of 2025.
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.
Nicknamed "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.
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.
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.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
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.
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Lagos is ~321 years older
Lagos covers 1,172 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Antonio (1,209 km²), Rio de Janeiro (1,221 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), Rome (1,285 km²), or Los Angeles (1,302 km²).
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).
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Toronto is 8,926 km (5,546 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~11h.
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