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Chicago vs Warsaw

Chicago is about 1.2× larger than Warsaw by administrative area. Chicago (United States) covers 606 km² (234 mi²) with a population of 2.7 million, while Warsaw (Poland) covers 517 km² (200 mi²) with 1.9 million residents.

Metric Chicago Warsaw
Area 606 km² 517 km²
Area (mi²) 234 mi² 200 mi²
Population 2,746,388 1,862,402
Population density 4,529 /km² 3,601 /km²
Area ratioChicago is ~1.2× larger by area than Warsaw.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago bigger than Warsaw?

Yes — Chicago is about 1.2× larger by area: 606 km² vs 517 km².

How big is Chicago?

Chicago, United States, covers about 606 km² (234 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Warsaw?

Warsaw, Poland, covers about 517 km² (200 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Chicago or Warsaw?

Chicago has the larger population: 2.7 million vs 1.9 million. Population density is about 4,529 people/km² in Chicago and 3,601 people/km² in Warsaw.

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