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Houston vs Berlin

Houston is about 1.9× larger than Berlin by administrative area. Houston (United States) covers 1,725 km² (666 mi²) with a population of 2.3 million, while Berlin (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with 3.8 million residents.

Metric Houston Berlin
Area 1,725 km² 891 km²
Area (mi²) 666 mi² 344 mi²
Population 2,304,580 3,782,202
Population density 1,336 /km² 4,244 /km²
Area ratioHouston is ~1.9× larger by area than Berlin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Houston bigger than Berlin?

Yes — Houston is about 1.9× larger by area: 1,725 km² vs 891 km².

How big is Houston?

Houston, United States, covers about 1,725 km² (666 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Berlin?

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

Which city has more people, Houston or Berlin?

Berlin has the larger population: 3.8 million vs 2.3 million. Population density is about 1,336 people/km² in Houston and 4,244 people/km² in Berlin.

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