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New York vs Toronto

New York is about 1.9× larger than Toronto by administrative area. New York (United States) covers 1,224 km² (472 mi²) with a population of 8.8 million, while Toronto (Canada) covers 630 km² (243 mi²) with 2.8 million residents.

Metric New York Toronto
Area 1,224 km² 630 km²
Area (mi²) 472 mi² 243 mi²
Population 8,804,190 2,794,356
Population density 7,195 /km² 4,434 /km²
Area ratioNew York is ~1.9× larger by area than Toronto.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York bigger than Toronto?

Yes — New York is about 1.9× larger by area: 1,224 km² vs 630 km².

How big is New York?

New York, United States, covers about 1,224 km² (472 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Toronto?

Toronto, Canada, covers about 630 km² (243 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, New York or Toronto?

New York has the larger population: 8.8 million vs 2.8 million. Population density is about 7,195 people/km² in New York and 4,434 people/km² in Toronto.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-26.

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