Rio de Janeiro vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Rio de Janeiro Bigger Than Singapore?

Rio de Janeiro is significantly larger, covering 1.7 times the area of Singapore. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 488 km².

About Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Known as "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro covers 1,221 km² with a population of 6.8 million. The city was established in 1565. Rio de Janeiro is known for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MetrôRio.

Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year

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. It was established in 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

Rio de Janeiro has a population density of 5,528 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

Rio de Janeiro has a tropical savanna climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 1:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 11-hour time difference.