Nairobi vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Nairobi Bigger Than Singapore?

In terms of area, Singapore is 1.1x the size of Nairobi. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Nairobi covers 696 km² (269 mi²) — a difference of 37 km².

About Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi covers 696 km² with a population of 4.7 million. The city was established in 1899. Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. The city dates back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Nairobi has a population density of 6,796 people per km² — a densely populated city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Singapore is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 7:00 AM in Nairobi — a 5-hour time difference.