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Portugal
Brazil
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 15.2x smaller than São Paulo
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 22.4x fewer people than São Paulo
Yes — São Paulo is 15.2x larger than Lisbon by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,421 km². You could fit Lisbon inside São Paulo approximately 15 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, São Paulo at 1,521 km² is roughly the same size as London.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Brazil's largest city and financial center. Often called "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan
Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though São Paulo is slightly more compact.
This comparison spans continents — Lisbon in Europe versus São Paulo in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 9:00 AM in São Paulo — a 3-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside São Paulo ~15 times
Density Gap
São Paulo is 1.5x more densely populated
Time Difference
3 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~2,754 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to São Paulo is 7,949 km (4,939 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 51m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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