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Japan
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Area Comparison
Osaka is 2.8x smaller than Toronto
Population Comparison
Osaka has 1.1x fewer people than Toronto
Toronto is significantly larger, covering 2.8 times the area of Osaka. Toronto spans 630 km² (243 mi²) while Osaka covers 225 km² (87 mi²) — a difference of 405 km². You could fit Osaka inside Toronto approximately 2 times.
To put Osaka's size in perspective, its area of 225 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Toronto at 630 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka covers 225 km² with a population of 2.8 million. The city was established in 645. Osaka is known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Osaka Metro.
Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan
Canada's largest city and financial center. Also known as "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
Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 2.2x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.6 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Osaka in Asia versus Toronto in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Osaka, it's midnight in Toronto — a 14-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Osaka fits inside Toronto ~2 times
Density Gap
Osaka is 2.6x more densely populated
Time Difference
14 hours apart
History
Osaka is ~1,148 years older
The straight-line distance from Osaka to Toronto is 10,614 km (6,595 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~12h 59m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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