São Paulo vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is São Paulo Bigger Than Singapore?

São Paulo is significantly larger, covering 2.1 times the area of Singapore. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 788 km². You could fit Singapore inside São Paulo approximately 2 times.

About São Paulo

Brazil's largest city and financial center. Known as "Sampa", São Paulo covers 1,521 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1554. São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the São Paulo Metro.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan

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

São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 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 São Paulo is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 1:00 AM in São Paulo — a 11-hour time difference.