São Paulo vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is São Paulo Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — São Paulo is 2.4x larger than Toronto by area. São Paulo spans 1,521 km² (587 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 891 km². You could fit Toronto 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 Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "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 São Paulo metropolitan area covers 7,947 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater Toronto at 5,906 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

São Paulo has a population density of 8,107 people per km² — a densely populated city. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. São Paulo is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

São Paulo has a humid subtropical climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: São Paulo stays around 17°C while Toronto drops to -4°C. When it's noon in São Paulo, it's 10:00 AM in Toronto — a 2-hour time difference.