Rio de Janeiro vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Rio de Janeiro Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Rio de Janeiro is 1.9x larger than Toronto by area. Rio de Janeiro spans 1,221 km² (471 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 591 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 Toronto

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. Its history stretches 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 Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area covers 6,744 km², which is 1.1x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The Rio de Janeiro metro area is also more populous, with 13.5 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Rio de Janeiro has a population density of 5,528 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 Rio de Janeiro is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Rio de Janeiro has a tropical savanna climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Rio de Janeiro stays around 21°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in Rio de Janeiro, it's 10:00 AM in Toronto — a 2-hour time difference.