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Bucharest vs Milan

Bucharest is about 1.2× larger than Milan by administrative area. Bucharest (Romania) covers 226 km² (87 mi²) with a population of 1.7 million, while Milan (Italy) covers 182 km² (70 mi²) with 1.4 million residents.

Metric Bucharest Milan
Area 226 km² 182 km²
Area (mi²) 87 mi² 70 mi²
Population 1,716,961 1,354,196
Population density 7,597 /km² 7,454 /km²
Area ratioBucharest is ~1.2× larger by area than Milan.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bucharest bigger than Milan?

Yes — Bucharest is about 1.2× larger by area: 226 km² vs 182 km².

How big is Bucharest?

Bucharest, Romania, covers about 226 km² (87 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Milan?

Milan, Italy, covers about 182 km² (70 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Bucharest or Milan?

Bucharest has the larger population: 1.7 million vs 1.4 million. Population density is about 7,597 people/km² in Bucharest and 7,454 people/km² in Milan.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-18.

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