Madrid vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Madrid Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Toronto is 1.0x larger than Madrid by area. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Madrid covers 604 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 26 km².

About Madrid

Spain's capital and largest city. Known as "The Capital of the Sun", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.

Madrid is the highest capital city in the European Union at 650 meters above sea level

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. 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 Madrid metropolitan area covers 8,028 km², which is 1.4x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Madrid has a population density of 5,513 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 Madrid is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6:00 AM in Toronto — a 6-hour time difference.