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Beijing vs Paris

Beijing is about 156× larger than Paris by administrative area. Beijing (China) covers 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) with a population of 21.9 million, while Paris (France) covers 105 km² (41 mi²) with 2.1 million residents.

Metric Beijing Paris
Area 16,411 km² 105 km²
Area (mi²) 6,336 mi² 41 mi²
Population 21,893,095 2,103,778
Population density 1,334 /km² 19,960 /km²
Area ratioBeijing is ~156× larger by area than Paris.
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Both outlines are drawn at the same scale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing bigger than Paris?

Yes — Beijing is about 156× larger by area: 16,411 km² vs 105 km².

How big is Beijing?

Beijing, China, covers about 16,411 km² (6,336 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Paris?

Paris, France, covers about 105 km² (41 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Beijing or Paris?

Beijing has the larger population: 21.9 million vs 2.1 million. Population density is about 1,334 people/km² in Beijing and 19,960 people/km² in Paris.

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