Lisbon vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Lisbon Bigger Than Toronto?

In terms of area, Toronto is 6.3x the size of Lisbon. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 530 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Toronto approximately 6 times.

About Lisbon

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

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Often called "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. The city dates back to 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 2.0x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Toronto metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 million people compared to 2.9 million.

Population Density

Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Lisbon is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lisbon stays around 12°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 7:00 AM in Toronto — a 5-hour time difference.