Tehran vs Toronto - City Size Comparison

Is Tehran Bigger Than Toronto?

Yes — Tehran is 1.2x larger than Toronto by area. Tehran spans 730 km² (282 mi²) while Toronto covers 630 km² (243 mi²) — a difference of 100 km².

About Tehran

Iran's capital and largest city. Known as "The City of 72 Nations", Tehran covers 730 km² with a population of 9.1 million. The city was established in 1524. Tehran is known for Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Tehran Metro.

Tehran sits at the foot of Mount Damavand, the highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 meters

About Toronto

Canada's largest city and financial center. Often called "T.O.", Toronto has an area of 630 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was established in 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 Toronto metropolitan area covers 5,906 km², which is 2.6x larger than greater Tehran at 2,235 km². The Tehran metro area is also more populous, with 16.0 million people compared to 6.2 million.

Population Density

Tehran has a population density of 12,507 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Toronto, with 4,651 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Tehran is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Tehran has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Toronto experiences humid continental conditions. When it's noon in Tehran, it's 3.5:00 AM in Toronto — a 8.5-hour time difference.