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Berlin City vs New York

New York is about 1.4× larger than Berlin City by administrative area. Berlin City (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with a population of 3.6 million, while New York (United States) covers 1,224 km² (472 mi²) with 8.8 million residents.

Metric Berlin City New York
Area 891 km² 1,224 km²
Area (mi²) 344 mi² 472 mi²
Population 3,596,999 8,804,190
Population density 4,036 /km² 7,195 /km²
Area ratioNew York is ~1.4× larger by area than Berlin City.

Frequently asked questions

Is Berlin City bigger than New York?

No — New York is about 1.4× larger by area: 1,224 km² vs 891 km².

How big is Berlin City?

Berlin City, Germany, covers about 891 km² (344 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is New York?

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

Which city has more people, Berlin City or New York?

New York has the larger population: 8.8 million vs 3.6 million. Population density is about 4,036 people/km² in Berlin City and 7,195 people/km² in New York.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-09.

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