São Paulo vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is São Paulo Bigger Than Stockholm?

In terms of area, São Paulo is 8.1x the size of Stockholm. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,333 km². You could fit Stockholm inside São Paulo approximately 8 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 Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Stockholm, it's 8:00 AM in São Paulo — a 4-hour time difference.